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Part of Cutting Tool Engineering's IMTS 2012 preview, here is an overview of the machine tools and accessories that will be on display during the trade show.

The Look Ahead column features an economical "structured-light" scanner for inspecting parts.

Part of Cutting Tool Engineering's IMTS 2012 preview, here is an overview of the tooling and workholding products that will be on display during the trade show.

Minnesota shop succeeds by being good at many different part-grinding methods.

Now available in high grade 17-4 stainless steel, Jergens popular Ball Lock Quick-Change Mounting & Fixturing System can now be expected to provide a long service life when installed in the most extreme operating environments.

PartMaker Inc. will begin shipping PartMaker Version 2013, the latest version of PartMaker Software for programming CNC Mills, Lathes, WireEDM, Turn-Mill Centers and Swiss-type lathes in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of the new Bridgeport GX-250 5AX 5-axis vertical machining center.

With InfiniteFocusSL from Alicona, a new and cost efficient measurement device for the 3D characterization of micro structured surfaces is available and be displayed at IMTS 2012, booth E5344.

END USER: Tivoly Inc., (802) 873-6003, www.tivoly.com. CHALLENGE: Significantly reduce downtime on a flute grinding machine. SOLUTION: Rebuild the flute grinder. SOLUTION PROVIDER: International Tool Machines (ITM), (386) 446-0500, www.itmfl.com

Users reap the rewards of high-speed milling when the elements of the machining system complement each other.

Shop Operations column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Makino announces the D300 5-axis vertical machining center as the newest entry into the 5-axis aerospace machining arena.