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GROB Systems Inc., Machine Tool Division has introduced its G550 high-precision horizontal machining center, which has unique features and an innovative design allowing it to machine parts in 5-axes using less motions, with reportedly twice the rigidity of conventional quill feed machines.

Introduced at IMTS 2012, EMAG L.L.C.'s VL 2 P machining system with pendular technology gets its nickname, "The Nebenzeit Killer," from its reported ability to kill idle time.

Exechon AB, Sollentuna, Sweden, highlights the tripod technology and parallel kinematics of the Tripod 700S Powerflex 6-axis machining center, which Hydromat Inc. introduced to the North American market at IMTS 2012.

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Machine Technology columnist Dr. Scott Smith covers the importance of tool presetting.

Retrofitting is an effective and economical option to make new money with old machine tools.

Makino announces its new A-Series 5-axis horizontal machining centers for high-speed, high-efficiency aluminum machining of large, thin aerospace structural components, including wing spars, wing panels and floor beams.

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

Machine tool importer Absolute Machine Tools has introduced the TMV-510G machining center for graphite components from Tongtai Machine & Tool Co. Ltd.

MAG IAS LLC shipped its first VTC 5000 to a U.S. manufacturer of power generation equipment.

OKK USA Corp.s VM Vertical Machining Centers has been upgraded to include the new VM-76R.

Triumph Aerostructures' Vought Commercial Division has ordered two MAG Precision Mill/Trim (PMT) gantry systems for its Hawthorne, CA plant to keep pace with strong market demand. The two high-speed PMT gantries, inaugurating a new high-performance router platform, will be used to produce aluminum wide-body fuselage skins for next-generation commercial aircraft.