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VMC Provides Versatile Machining of Complex Parts
The Mazak North America VC-Ez 20X vertical machining center features a 25-horsepower 12,000-rpm CAT-40 spindle with a 30-tool-magazine automatic toolchanger.
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Hydraulic Locking Cylinders Offer Faster Mold Builds With Zero Flash Performance
Off-the-shelf Kor-Lok “mini” model 70 and other side action systems by PFA come in more stocking options and next-day delivery to accelerate mold production.
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PVD-Coated, Uncoated Insert Grades to Reliably Drill Aluminum
Walter USA highlights the WNN15 and WN15 available for indexable insert drills that specialize in machining aluminum alloys.
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Ellwood Specialty Steel Becomes Ellwood Specialty Metals
Integrated producer of tool steel adds Ellwood Aluminum cast house into the Ellwood family of companies to serve both metal needs.
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Compact Slides Provide Option for Difficult-to-Cool Locations in Molds
CUMSA introduces a new cooling system feature to its compact slides lineup to remove heat during the molding process.
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Localized Mold Temperature Control Reduces Knit Lines, Optimizes Melt Flow
NPE2024: Dynamic localized mold temperature control Heat-Inject Technology by Incoe Corp. demonstrates how the part surface quality and the filling of the cavity is optimized with relatively little effort using targeted heat pulses.
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Updated Catalog Gives Comprehensive Look at Cutting Tool Solutions
OSG USA has released the latest edition of the Tooling Solutions Product Catalog in print and in digital versions with 60 new list numbers and improved digital usability.
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Collet Chuck Design Optimizes Machine Tool Performance
Lyndex-Nikken offers SK collet chucks with accuracy and precision in mind when milling, drilling, reaming and rigid tapping.
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Outlook for Automation in 2024
I want to share an article I found that discusses the reasons manufacturers should adopt automation in 2024 as a strategic response to global uncertainties, reshoring requirements, labor shortages and the pursuit of increased productivity.
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Maraging Stainless Steel Powder Engineered for Additive Manufacturing Applications
Bohler M789 AMPO, introduced by Edro Engineering, is well suited for conformal cooling inserts, or applications where high hardness and corrosion resistance is required.
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