Machines
Waterjets Cut Thick Material Without Heat
Westec 2017: Omax will showcase its 80X JetMachining Center with a Tilt-A-Jet cutting head.
Read MoreMachining Centers for Small-Lot, High-Mix/Low-Volume Applications
Westec 2017: Southwestern Industries’ Trak machines are said to increase productivity in shops that engage in small-lot or high-mix/low-volume work.
Read MoreVMC Includes Four-Pallet Automation
EMO 2017: Matsuura Machinery will feature its MX-520 PC4, a four-pallet automated version of the MX-520 single-table, five-axis VMC, which was designed for customers seeking an automation solution.
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CNC Grinder Provides High-Efficiency, Compact Design
Now equipped with the OSP-P300G open architecture control, Okuma’s GI-10NII CNC grinder features rigid, high-speed wheel spindles for high-performance production in automated environments.
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Case Study: Manufacturing the Tools for Tattoos
Dan Kubin’s artistry isn’t just skin deep. He’s found a way to channel his creativity into another part of the tattooing process—designing and developing the machines that apply tattoos.
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Gundrilling Machine Performs Complex Operations in Single Fixturing Setup
Westec 2017: Kays Engineering presents its Eldorado KM75-48 three-axis gundrilling machine, which is used to manufacture products like transmission shafts, manifolds and mold matrices.
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Three Wheels Enable Grinding in Single Clamping
Junker’s Jumat 6S 18-20-18 grinder enables single-clamping grinding for short cycle times by simultaneously using three grinding wheels and ensuring maximum quality.
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Fiber-to-Fiber Coupler Protects Fiber Laser Components
A fiber-to-fiber coupler (FFC) from Coherent enables the use of replaceable process fiber optic cables, protecting integral components of the fiber laser, including the feeding fiber, from opto-mechanical damage in harsh industrial processes, which can cause downtime.
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Collimation Module Connects Fiber-Coupled Lasers
Scanlab offers a collimation module for reliable connection of fiber-coupled lasers.
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Band Saw Blades Feature Carbide Tips
Westec 2017: Lenox’s Versa Pro carbide-tipped band saw blades leverage a carbide tip and the company’s Honex technology to deliver long blade life across a variety of metals and cutting applications.
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