Machines
A Production Line Takes Shape
Although Pointe Precision built its reputation on low-volume, high-complexity aerospace and medical parts, its expansive high-volume production line may be its biggest success to date. Sound decision-making and attention to details at every step are the keys to this success.
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Fiber Laser Produces High Contrasts
Gravotech’s Technifor TF450 fiber laser is capable of producing deep marks with high contrasts.
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Applying “Dengeling” to Finish Turbine Blades
This alternative to grinding, polishing and shot peening enables turbine blades to be machined and finished on one five-axis machine in one setup.
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Laser Tube Cutter Based on Short-Pulse Disc Platform
Miyachi America’s Sigma Femtosecond laser tube-cutting system is designed to produce high-quality edges in metals and plastics, making it suitable for cutting medical devices such as tubes and stents in a range of diameters.
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Swiss-Type Lathe Adds Laser Cutting Capability
Rem Sales offers the Tsugami S206-II Swiss-type lathe with IMG 400LS laser cutting system.
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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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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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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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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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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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