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INDEX Announces New Distributors
Part of their revitalized sales and service strategy includes partnering with new distributors and realigning sales territories.
How to Machine Demanding Mold and Die Jobs for High-Tech Work
The flexible Mikron HSM 500 Graphite high speed mill from GF Machining Solutions is an all-in-one system that combines the features of a dedicated graphite machine with the flexibility of their HSM 500 high speed milling platform to reliably and repeatedly provide the highest level of precision.
Hybrid Multi-Tasking Center for 3D Fabrication and Cladding of Parts
The MU-8000V LASER EX hybrid multitasking CNC machine from Okuma combines laser metal deposition with subtractive machining capabilities, allowing for various types of materials to be combined and layered with the possibility of three-dimensional fabrication and cladding.
Innovations in Cost Effective Multi-Tasking
The 5-axis VC-500 AM hybrid multi-tasking machine from Mazak builds part features to near-net-shape up to ten times faster than comparable systems without wasting expensive material.
Turning Centers Add Lower Turret for Increased Versatility
The addition of a lower turret on the PUMA SMX2600ST and SMX3100ST twin-spindle multi-tasking turning centers from Doosan makes them even more productive in completing complex parts in a single setup.
Organizational Changes at Mazak
Chuck Birkle, Greg Papke and Terry Peer take on expanded roles to support the growth of customers.
Absolute Machine Tools Celebrates Milestone
They are marking 30 years as a machine tool importer and distributor in North America.
Mill/Turn Centers with Integrated Robotic Part Handling
Quicktech i-42 ROBO and i-60 ROBO 4-axis mill/turn centers from Absolute Machine Tools feature integrated 6-axis Mitsubishi robots for fast, automated loading and unloading of medium diameter bar stock.
Machining Turbine Shafts for Gas Power Plants
The mpmc 2000S machining center from Weingärtner reduces machining time by two-thirds on giant turbine shafts that are 2 m diameter, weigh up to 60 tons and feature innovative component geometries used in gas or vapor turbine power plants.
Machining of Gas and Steam Turbine Casings and More
The PXG multi-tasking gantry milling machine from SORALUCE maximizes productivity and minimizes set-up time for turning, milling, boring, drilling and threading complex gas and steam turbine casings, CHP motors, parts used in the construction of machinery for the energy industry, and the general machining of other large workpieces.
Heavy Duty 5-Axis Machining of Generator Turbine Components
The INTEGREX i-630V/6 multi-tasking machine from Mazak uses fast, high torque milling and turning spindles for 5-axis and trochoidal machining of generator turbine components and other large, highly complex parts in the shortest cycle times possible.
Sheffer Corporation Hosts President Trump
The president touts his tax reform efforts in a speech to a company that was recognized by the White House for using a tax break to provide bonuses to their employees.
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