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Why Shops Are Looking More to Swiss-Types
These days, more traditional job shops are installing—or at least eyeing—Swiss-types. Here are some reasons why.
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If It’s Good Enough for NASA…
Learn about an environmentally safe fire suppression system used on applications ranging from machine tools to space shuttle crawlers.
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Another Atypical Alternative for Creating Blanks
Learn about another atypical blank-creating process: electrical discharge sawing.
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What is Adiabatic Cutting?
If you’re cutting a healthy amount of workpiece blanks, then this atypical cutoff process might be the ticket.
Read MoreWhat We’ll Find
Now that our inaugural Top Shops benchmarking survey has closed, it’s time to delve into the data to confirm beliefs and (hopefully) uncover some surprises.
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A Streamlined Alternative for Automated Tool Manufacturing
This automated, single-machine system enables tool manufacturers to completely grind mixed batches of varying tool types and sizes unattended.
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One EDM Shop, Two Different Stories
This versatile shop uses wire EDM both to machine big mold components and “turn” small parts.
Read MoreHow I “Benefitted” from Moldmaking Technology Magazine
Old Moldmaking Technology trade show panelsserved as a good foundation for my headliner, but moldmakers will find more value in MMT.
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Seeing Machining in Japan
DMG/Mori Seiki’s Greg Hyatt, who heads the company’s Machining Technology Laboratory, offers a booth tour for editors during JIMTOF 2010.
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A Selection of Technologies on Display at JIMTOF 2010
The 25th edition of the Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) was held at Tokyo’s Big Sight complex in late October/early November. Here are some technologies that caught my eye.
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A Clean Fire Prevention Alternative for Machine Tools
This environmentally friendly fire-extinguishing system does not lead to ozone depletion. Plus, it is said to be ten times more effective in extinguishing fires than halon.
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Watchful Eye
Standalone hydraulic vises like these repeatedly (and easily) provide 17,600 pounds of clamping force.
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