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Horizontal Shrink-Fit Machine for Micromachining Applications
Toolholders with HSK interfaces are said to be the best option for micromachining applications. This horizontal shrink-fit machine is designed to speed and simplify cutter changes using these toolholders.
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Should Your Next VMC Be an HMC?
You might need a new machining center, but what kind should you buy? Jason Schumacher of machine tool distributor Hartwig argues that it may well be time for a horizontal machining center.
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CAD Validation
Here’s one way to quickly compare a translated CAD model to an OEM’s authority model to determine translation accuracy.
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Video: Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing technology from Fabrisonic shows ultrasonic additive manufacturing being used to produce a mold with conformal cooling channels.
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A Look at the World’s Largest Inverted VTL
Learn about noteworthy design elements that enable this inverted vertical turret lathe to accurately and effectively machine very large components.
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Industry Grows at Slower Rate
With a reading of 52.8, the May MBI showed that the metalworking industry continued to grow. However, the rate of growth was the second slowest since August 2009.
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Amerimold’s Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker
An annual highlight of the Amerimold show and conference is the announcement of these top 10 reasons to be a moldmaker, chosen from entries submitted by industry members. Read this year’s list (and learn why attending Amerimold is a good idea).
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Remote Spindle Vibration Analysis Explained
This video explains how remote spindle monitoring technology offers a way to predict spindle issues before they become major problems.
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What Do Leading Shops Do? (In Five Tweets)
Leading machine shops have five things in common. Read Pete Zelinski’s series of tweets, and feel free to add to the list.
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Additive Manufacturing Instead of Forging
This footage, provided by Sciaky Inc., illustrates an additive manufacturing process that Lockheed Martin expects will save cost from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter by providing a replacement for titanium forgings.
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Optical Profile Grinder Has Digital Vision
This reciprocating CNC profile grinder uses a digital profile derived from a CAD file to replace the chart or overlay required for optical profile grinders.
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Fully Committed to Zero Stock Machining
Milling critical mold surfaces to final size (or even a “tenth” undersize) literally leaves no margin for error. This takes absolute confidence in every aspect of the machining process, as well as absolute confidence that the results are worthwhile.
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