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| October 13, 2010 - Volume:00 Issue:00 |
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Manual... Automated... Magical? We make process improvement as easy as making two identical high-density pallets, machine is idle long enough to clear chips and swap pallets. Cutter engagement time goes up, cost per piece goes down. This job we're highlighting (stepko.com) would be a no-quote for most shops -- critical callout for flatness and the slot feature was a nightmare on the mills. It's gravy now due to creative engineering and innovative off the shelf tooling. Magical?
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What Are the Most Reliable Tools for Reducing Weld Rejects? When industry professionals discuss how to reduce weld rejects, they often focus on a fabricator's technique and training. Those aspects are essential, but high-quality welding also involves using appropriate specialty tools throughout the process. What are the most reliable tools for reducing weld rejects in industrial projects, and what makes them stand out? Full Article
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From two weeks to three days: AI-driven robot accelerates grinding of thick plate parts Minerd & Sons, Inc. is a family-owned steel service center based in Pittsburgh, PA, supplying precision-cut, ready-to-fabricate steel components to customers in manufacturing, construction, energy, and heavy equipment industries. Thanks to Teqram's EasyGrinder robot, the company has reduced lead time from two weeks to just three days -- a breakthrough in productivity and delivery reliability. Full Article
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NEW: Experience dual-method gauging for shop floor inspection The Equator-X™ gauging system brings unique capability to the shop floor with its dual measurement functionality; Absolute and Compare. In Absolute mode, it performs as a high-speed production CMM. In Compare, it delivers ultra-fast highly repeatable inspection. Users can select the optimum inspection mode for their process challenge.
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New double pilot reamer eliminates chatter and scoring with up to 10x more tool life Full Article
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| Feel the Future: Robotiq Gives Physical AI a Sense of Touch (Watch Video) Full Article
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Streamline Your Shop's Metal 3D Printing Workflow Full Article
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| Northrop Grumman Delivers Modular Lethality for Marine Amphibious Vehicles Full Article
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Super Air Wipe EXAIR's Super Air Wipe provides a 360 degree airstream that is ideal for blowoff, drying, cleaning and cooling of pipe, cable, extruded shapes, hose and more. The split design offers easy clamping around the surface of the material moving through it, eliminating the need for threading.
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| Product Spotlight |
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Drive Productivity with Romi's Advanced DCM 620-5X 5-Axis Platform (Watch Video) Full Article
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| Scale Your Shop's QC: New MAXIMA CMMs Deliver Precision for Large Workpieces Full Article
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Keep More Jobs In-House with the SP-20’s Modular Tooling and Quick Setup Full Article
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| Miller Launches ArcCapture: High-Def Views for Every Welding Booth (Watch Video) Full Article
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Precision Workholding: Mitee-Bite Unveils Versatile Clamp Duo Full Article
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| No Expert Needed: Lyndex-Nikken Simplifies Machine Analytics Full Article
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Boost Shop Efficiency with EXAIR’s Magnetic Air Cradle Full Article
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| ROCO Routers: Kennametal's Answer to Aggressive Composite Machining Full Article
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