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GF Machining Solutions unveils Laser S series machines

GF Machining Solutions introduced the AgieCharmilles Laser S series machines to its North American audience at a special event held earlier this month at the company's Lincolnshire, Illinois, location. On display was the Laser S 1000 U, which the company predicted would help manufacturers advance productivity, quality, design freedom, and time to market—all while reducing cost-per-part in markets such as automotive, packaging, and communications technology.

Providence Texture: A case study in laser machining

Providence Texture LLC, Smithfield, Rhode Island, is a shop leading the way and showing how much femtosecond lasers can do. Femtosecond laser technology represents a new frontier in moldmaking. The aim of this laser is not to replace traditional machining methods but to complement them in a way that ultimately leads to increased productivity for mold shops and other part manufacturers alike.

Sound Abatement System

Sound Abatement System
Columbia Marking Tools Inc. pioneered the development of the double-acting air-operated impact marker and for many years the patented 8-ton Model 751 and high-powered 12-ton Model 851 Slide-A-Mark units have been the preferred choice for applying impact marks into a wide variety of materials.

Mite-E-Mark Air Impact Marker

Mite-E-Mark Air Impact Marker
Columbia Marking Tools offers many new features on the popular Mite-E-Mark air impact marker. Additional features include: additional stroke length, integrated position sensors and a low maintenance non-lube feature. This air impact marker is commonly used for economically marking lot codes, acceptance marks or machine ID codes on metal and plastic parts. They may also be used in staking, seating or assembly operations.

Entry-Level basiCube Scan Head

Entry-Level basiCube Scan Head
As the technology leader for high-precision laser scan systems, SCANLAB GmbH introduces an additional variant of its entry-level basiCube scan head. This new basiCube model’s SL2-100 interface now allows direct control by RTC5 boards. Execution of highly elaborate laser jobs and more complex graphics is thus possible for laser marking, subsurface glass engraving or similar applications.