Stephanie Hendrixson

Stephanie Hendrixson Executive Editor

Cutting Tools

A Square Hole for a Square Peg

Putting square and rectangular boxes into wedge-shaped slots in a vending system isn’t the best use of the space. A tambour-style system with rectangular columns and adjustable shelving creates slots that better accommodate items with their packaging.

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Laser & Waterjet

System Combines Waterjet, Plasma Cutting

Esab Cutting Systems’ Hydrocut LX combination waterjet and plasma cutting system uses thermal and non-thermal processes on the same gantry.

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CAD/CAM

Software Release Improves 3D Translation

Vero Software’s Radan 2015 release features more than 180 enhancements, including changes to help ensure that imported 3D files retain accurate information to resolve manufacturing issues throughout the production process.

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CAD/CAM

Software Eases 3D Waterjet Cutting

FlowXpert 2015, Flow International Corp.’s upgrade to its FlowXpert software suite, offers new capabilities for 3D pathing and cutting to enable waterjet users to work more effectively in 3D with less complexity.

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Methods Machine Tools to Host Open House

The machine tool supplier will host a number of demonstrations at its Tempe, Arizona, facility.

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Laser & Waterjet

Direct-Drive Pump Provides Additional Power at the Nozzle

Omax offers a 100-hp direct-drive pump as part of its EnduroMax line to provide increased efficiency, improved reliability and lower operating costs.

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Grinding

A/O Abrasive Wheels Reduce Material Waste

Norton, a Saint-Gobain brand, introduces an addition to its Gemini RightCut wheels line with an aluminum oxide (A/O) option for cutting steel and ferrous materials.

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Toolholders

Shrink-Fit Collets Preset Required Tool Length

The TER ThermoGrip shrink-fit collets from Bilz feature solid bodies that are not deformed or compressed when clamping, the company says.

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Robotic MIG Guns Promote Accuracy

Tregaskiss will display robotic MIG guns designed to provide durable, repeatable and accurate welding performance.

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Laser & Waterjet

Laser Cutting Machine Offers CO2 or Fiber Laser Source

The compact Knuth Laser-Jet 1512 and 2512 laser cutting machines offer small footprints and flexibility for single-part and small-batch production.

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Cutting Tools

Inserts’ Smaller IC Reduces Carbide, Increases Productivity

Ingersoll has added two insert styles to its T-Tank product line: the WNMX and DNUX inserts.

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Custom MIG Gun Line Combines Legacy Features

Bernard’s Best of the Best (BTB) platform gun line enables user to build a custom MIG gun by choosing from an expanded list of features from former Bernard Q-Gun, S-Gun and T-Gun products.

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