Machines
When Machining Long Parts, Machine Shop Climate Matters
Machining long titanium tufting needle bars required a milling machine with a super-long X-axis travel. But the real challenge was thermal compensation in the Georgia heat.
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Five-Axis Vertical Machining Center Features Robot Interface
Eastec 2019: The MX-520 PC4 is designed in response to customer demand seeking a Matsuura automation solution for the MX-520.
Read MoreGraphite Mill Also Processes Hardened Metals
Eastec 2019: EDM Network and Chmer EDM’s 30,000-rpm high-speed Dust Free Graphite Mill can mill graphite electrodes in EDM-compatible oil, applied in an oil shroud or curtain that surrounds the spindle to capture all of the graphite dust from the milling process.
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Abrasive Wheel Range Expands by 38 Items
Weiler Abrasives has expanded its offering of small-diameter cutting and snagging wheels for high-speed die grinders to include Tiger AO, Tiger Zirc and Tiger Ceramic.
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Grinding Discs Reduce Noise, Increase Metal Removal
Pferd’s CC-Grind-Strong grinding discs are offered as a high-performance alternative to conventional resin-bonded grinding wheels.
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Buying a Grinder: Applications for Grinding Machines
How are grinding machines used in aerospace, medical, die/mold and other industries? Here is a rundown of some common applications.
Read MoreGrob Adds New Distributors for Five-Axis Machines
Grob Systems has added a regional manager based in Detroit, Michigan, as well as three five-axis CNC machine distribution partners in Arizona, Texas and Florida.
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Barton Launches Corporate Website Redesign
Barton International’s redesigned website has gone live. The website includes easier navigation, quick links to the online store and improved access to products and information, according to the company.
Read MoreWeiler Abrasives Raises over $68,000 for United Way Poverty Initiatives
Weiler Abrasives employees pledged $38,296 in support of poverty initiatives for the United Way of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and received a corporate match of $30,000 that elevated their 2018 campaign to over $68,000.
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Where Does a Hybrid Metal AM Machine Tool Make Sense? Ask the Marines
A hybrid system combining metal 3D printing with machining gives the Marine Corps perhaps its most effective resource yet for obtaining needed hardware in the field. It also offers an extreme version of the experience a machine shop might have in adding metal AM to its capabilities.
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