Machines
Brass Coating Protects Carbide EDM Parts from Oxidation
Seibu’s EL coating, available from KGK International, protects carbide parts, resulting in longer tool life and more parts produced.
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Linear Motor Ensures Smooth Axis Movement for Tool Grinders
ANCA Motion’s LinX linear motor technology is designed to provide manufacturers the toolmaking capability to produce highly polished flutes and gash surfaces to improve chip evacuation and aid tool performance.
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Amerimold: Moldmaking's Biggest Show Captures Current Metalworking Technology
Many of the emerging developments and key trends in metalworking technology were represented at this show, making it a revealing cross-section of current advances.
Read MoreWire EDM Series Features Two Options for Surface Roughness
Global EDM Inc. introduces the Excetek VGPlus series of wire EDMs.
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Video: What’s Low-Frequency-Vibration Turning?
Oscillating Z-axis tool motion combined with brief bits of intentional air cutting enables effective chip control and improved tool life on Swiss-type lathes.
WatchDie-Sinking EDM Features Low Energy Consumption
Available from GF Machining Solutions, the AgiesCharmilles Form 20 EDM features Intelligent Power Generator (IPG) technology that gives it low energy consumption levels (3.7 kW/hr. at full power).
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Six-Axis EDM Drill Also Mills 3D Shapes
EDM Network offers Chmer EDM’s six-axis AD5L EDM Drill/Mill, a high-speed EDM drilling machine that can also mill 3D diffuser shapes required for air cooling in jet engines and industrial gas turbine generators.
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June 2017 Product Spotlight: EDM
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on a variety of electrical discharge machining equipment.
Read MoreNIMS, Immerse2Learn Release Manufacturing Education Package to Schools
The package contains learning resources and software from CAD/CAM developers.
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Improvement Versus Reinvention: Impressions from Virginia
A three-day journey through Virginia shows advanced manufacturing’s concern with pursuing lean principles when facing challenges rooted in the past and arriving on the horizon.
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