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MEASURE COMPLEX SHAPES OR LARGE SMOOTH SURFACES IN ONE SHOT
The portable, high performance, non-contact AMP 3D Imager from FARO Technologies collects millions of points in just seconds, making it ideal for quality control, reverse engineering and rapid manufacturing applications.
POWER CLAMPING SYSTEM FOR FASTER PRESS BRAKE SETUPS, PROPER TOOL SEATING
The Quick Tool Change System for Proform and Maxform press brakes from Cincinnati Incorporated eliiminates bad bends by integrating with the machine hydraulics to automatically self-seat the V-notch tools.
AFFORDABLE 2-AXIS CNC SYSTEM FOR PIPE FABRICATION
The MasterPipe Profiler pipe cutting machine from Vernon Tool is perfect for small- to medium-sized fabricators that cut and profile pipe with mid-section holes, miters, multi-intersection, centerline offsets, saddles and straight cuts.
PEM PROCESS TAKES ELECTRO-CHEMICAL MACHINING TECHNOLOGY TO NEW LEVELS
The Precision Electrolytic Machining (PEM) process from PEM Technologies manufactures highly accurate full form features in almost any metallic material, particularly those that are difficult to machine by conventional methods.
GAS-HEATED BOX FURNACE FOR HEAT TREATING AND HIGH TEMPERATURE TESTING
The No. 871 box furnace from Grieve uses three modulating natural gas burners with a floor-mounted combustion air blower to achieve 650,000 BTU/hr and reach 2000 deg F for high temperature applications.
CHEVRON-STYLE MILLING CUTTER SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES TITANIUM METAL REMOVAL RATES
Ideal for aerospace part design applications that often call for up to 80 percent metal removal rates, the 5230VS12 long edge cutter from ATI Stellram achieves metal removal rates up to two times greater than comparable cutters on the market.
AUTOMATED HIGH PRODUCTION OF WING BLADE COMPONENTS
Ideal for producing long flat parts, this multi-head Flat Charge Laminator from MAG lays down prepreg unidirectional tape, prepreg woven fabric and film/foil to produce a single variable-thickness laminate.
ULTRA-THIN CUT-OFF WHEELS FOR RIGHT ANGLE GRINDING
Ultra-thin .040 thick wheels have been added to the RightCut line from Norton Abrasives for right angle grinders used in metal fabrication, construction and industrial applications.
AFFORDABLE SMALL FLAT TAPE LAYER FOR WIND TURBINE, AEROSPACE COMPONENTS
The automated CHARGER Small Flat Tape Layer from MAG produces long, narrow flat parts, nested multi-part laminates, drape-formed skins, and more for blade spars, beams, spars, stringers, beams, ply packs, shear ties, frames, flaps, and skins.
HIGH-FEED CUTTERS INCREASE METAL REMOVAL RATES UP TO 5 TIMES ON TOUGH MATERIALS
The patented Stellram 7792VXE16 high-feed shell mill cutter from ATI Stellram Metalworking Products yields high levels of material removal rates in titanium, nickel-based alloys, cobalt-based alloys, titanium-based alloys and other difficult-to-machine alloys.
REVOLUTIONARY NEXT GENERATION WELDER PROTECTION APPAREL
Originally developed for military applications, the WeldX fabric in the Arc Armor protective apparel line from Miller Electric Mfg. combines the lightweight and breathability benefits of cotton with exceptional spatter and flame resistance to provide maximum welder protection.
BOWTIE CONVEYOR FOR HANDLING PIPE AND OTHER CYLINDRICAL PRODUCTS
The trough shape of the roller used on this conveyor system from TKF allows the product to be conveyed while virtually eliminating the side-to-side movement associated with a round object.
