Machines
Why Not Start With Waterjet?
In titanium, significant savings and process efficiency can result from the simple fact that abrasive waterjet cutting leaves the remaining stock intact.
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Expanded Possibilities for Cryogenic Machining
The technology for liquid nitrogen cooling is now available for machining applications in various industries on any brand of machine tool.
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Human Capital
This shop’s attention to process improvement led it to recognize and appreciate the largest source of unrealized potential in the company: the employees. Now, employee improvement is a priority in the plant manager’s role, and training has become a systemized part of the process.
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Friction Stir Welders Capable of Jointing Difficult Alloys
Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Heavy Industries will display its Powerstir friction stir welder.
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CNC Grinding with Less Labor
As difficult as it is to find skilled machining personnel in general, finding skilled grinding personnel is more difficult still.
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Faster Setup for Centerless Grinders
The new series of Jupiter centerless cylindrical grinding machines from Erwin Junker Machinery (Elgin, Illinois) addresses the limitations to applying this process to small- to medium-sized batches.
Read MoreTurning Center Supports Heavy Cutting Conditions
YMT’s TTL-20 high-speed 6" and 8" CNC turning center features a 30-degree true slant bed for increased stability and a lower center of gravity for more efficient chip disposal.
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Five-Axis VMC Achieves Workpiece Accuracy
The Kern Micro five-axis vertical machining center from Kern Precision is suitable for machining nanoscale to large-sized parts.
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Shop Uses HMC to Become Serious Contender
By investing in horizontal machining centers, L.B.G. Machine was able to increase the productivity necessary to take on high-precision work.
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Five-Axis HMCs Open Medical Shop Capability
By implementing Grob’s horizontal five-axis machine, B&J Medical was able to make parts quickly and accurately, meeting ISO certification demands for medical manufacturers.
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