Precious Metal Clad Wire
Custom composite clad metal wire that can combine the properties of several materials where solid wire is limited or too expensive is available from Anomet Products.
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LC 201 Absolute Linear Scale
Long machine tool axes are increasingly being equipped with linear drives, and HEIDENHAIN's new LC 201 absolute linear scale was introduced to specifically meet those drive position feedback needs. This new scale is a single-section METALLUR tape encoder, which is suitable for use in linear motor applications that may be required to reach high acceleration levels within the linear drive systems.
Increasing production capacity, the right way
Expand existing capacity or turn down orders? Many companies are caught in this dilemma. Every time a company turns down an order, it risks losing that customer and potential orders. If the company has no alternative but to accept new orders, at some point the existing machines will reach their limits. What then?
The ins and outs of machine tool spindle maintenance
A robust spindle maintenance plan helps avoid unexpected repair bills and days or even weeks of downtime.
Industrial parts cleaning faces challenges
Evolving market needs and technical demands transform parts cleaning.
What a drag it is getting old
Machinist's Corner: A torn rotator cuff, a torn bicep and arthritis won't keep Michael Deren off the shop floor for long.
Leverage relationships outside the shop
Manager's Desk: Networking can offer relief from the manufacturing grind and the blinders it can create.
Toolmaker broaches the machine operator skills gap with technology
AB Tools are leading experts in the special cutting tools market as a specialty house in high performance rotary cutting tools. Started in 1977 by Alan Baker and Jonathon Baker joined in 1979 as the first employee. Today, they service almost every industry, from smaller shops to large facilities, including aerospace, automotive medical part manufacturers.
CCS Ultralow-Torque Precision Fastening System
ASG, Division of Jergens Inc., offers an ultralow-torque precision fastening system. The ASG CCS system is the answer to controlled fastening for electronics assembly and other low-torque applications.
Lasers the key to productive, high-quality parts marking
Lower costs and ease of use make laser marking systems a more viable option today, experts say.
QC just got easier: Inspection Efficiency
Look-Ahead: Robotic system finds and records defects in finished parts.
Swap toolholders in 30 seconds or less
Swiss-Style Machining: The Arno Fast Change system from Arno-Werkzeuge provides fast setups and reduces the downtime.
