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HARDMILLING VMC FOR EXTREME ACCURACY DIE/MOLD WORK
This five-axis version of the Makino V33i vertical machining center provides increased accessibility to under-cut areas, oddly positioned features and complex geometries, with shorter tool lengths and higher spindle speeds.
LASER-BASED SURFACE MEASUREMENT AT THE MACHINE TOOL
Lasercheck surface roughness measurement gages from Schmitt Industries use patented laser light scatter technology to measure the Ra of materials smoother than one microinch in a fraction of a second directly from the machining floor.
500,000+ METALWORKING AND MRO SUPPLIES
Along with more than 43,000 new products, the 2010/2011 Big Book from MSC Industrial Direct includes beneficial programs and services such as Customer and Vendor Managed Inventory, Competitive Advantage, same-day shipping, next-day delivery and eco-friendly items.
HEAVY DUTY DEGREASER CERTIFIED AS CLEAN AIR SOLVENT
The GlobalTech Heavy Duty Degreaser from JNJ Industries has a VOC concentration of not more than 25 grams of VOC per liter of material and contains no hazardous air pollutants, ozone-depleting compounds or global warming compounds.
PORTABLE LASER SCANNER AUTOMATES REVERSE ENGINEERING AND PART VERIFICATION
The rapid set-up of the MobileScan3D portable 3D imaging system from Wenzel/Xspect Solutions enables flexible scanning on location that can adapt to different sizes and shapes of parts, from jewelry to full-sized automobiles.
TWO-AXIS HIGH-PRECISION MACHINING OR COMPLEX MULTI-TASKING OPERATIONS
Hardinge T-42 SUPER PRECISION and High Performance turning centers are ideal for applications requiring a high level of precision, delicate part handling and parts made complete in a single setup.
MULTI-TASKING TURNING CENTER WITH TRUE 5-AXIS MOVEMENT
The Nakamura-Tome Super MX-5 Multi-tasking Turning Center from Methods Machine Tools incorporates dual 24-tool ATC magazines, one for machining parts on the left spindle and one for the right spindle.
BIG BORE CNC LATHE IS BIG GUN FOR OIL PATCH PARTS
The Big Bore VDF 800 DUS from MAG backs its name with a 17,600 lb part capacity, turning lengths to 13.2 ft, 900 rpm max speed and 4,500 lb Z-axis cutting force.
CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT GAGE LED MICROMETER VALIDATES PART ROLLING
ADCOLE Corporation offers a low-cost LED micrometer for its Model 1200 crankshaft gage that provides ±3-µm accuracy, ±1-µm repeatability and 0.25-µm resolution to validate that parts have been rolled to the proper depth.
VERTICAL TURNING CENTERS INCREASE VERSATILITY WITH TOOLHOLDING SYSTEM
Available on full a VTC range of MAG 1000-8000 mm machines, this quick-change Coromant modular toolholding system from Sandvik Coromant increases machine flexibility and allows shops to decrease tooling cost/inventory and use legacy tools.
SUPERSIZE VERTICAL TURNING CENTERS FOR WIND AND NUCLEAR PARTS
This rigid, two-column design from MAG includes fixed- and adjustable-rail models with multi-processing options for live spindle machining and grinding, 5.5 m maximum height under rail and up to a 9 m swing.
TURNING CENTERS MEET AUTOMATION NEEDS FOR JOB SHOPS
The HYPER QUADREX 200MS from Mazak uses two high-performance spindles and upper and lower turrets to target balanced cutting for medium- to high-volume unattended applications.
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