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Cellulose-based components mass produced with AP&T press line
CGTech announces worldwide reseller agreement
AM-produced mandrels provide new market opportunities
Composites manufacturing with advanced programming strategies
Composite material cutters offer a growing opportunity for toolmakers
The next generation of surface profilometer for in-process inspection
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Dead and Live Centers for Mazak CNC Lathes
Riten Industries is the OEM provider of dead and live centers for Mazak CNC lathes. Many are delivered with Riten centers already installed.
Indiana Evolution: Job shop cuts insert costs in half
Indiana job shop cuts insert costs in half and triples tool life with Beyond Evolution grooving and cut-off tools, according to a case study submitted by Kennametal Inc.
EGP Electric Small Part Gripper
The EGP from SCHUNK is the electric small part gripper. SCHUNK expanded the EGP series with a smaller size (25) which weighs 110g and has a stroke of 3 mm per finger.
e-skin Corrugated Tube
In many industries, such as medical and pharmaceutical technology and production, contamination and air purity is absolutely essential. Any contamination can have a damaging impact on products and processes, and incur a range of costs and loss of profits.
Ion 4.3 Inspection Magnifier
The Ion 4.3 Inspection Magnifier, which can provide quality control inspectors a crystal clear image on its screen, is announced by Titan Tool Supply Inc. Because it was designed to replicate the look and feel of an optical magnifier, the Ion is said to be suitable for quick and immediate use, fast to start, comfortable to hold and highly intuitive to use.
3D Print Head
Owners of Hurco vertical machining centers will have the ability to transform their WinMax part programs to a 3D-printed rapid prototype directly on their CNC machines using an optional spindle-powered wireless accessory from Hurco. The 3D Print Head extrudes plastic PLA filament.
A clean finish: General Industry Coverage
END USER: RDC Control Ltd., (800) 363-2264, www.rdccontrol.com. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Rösler Metal Finishing USA LLC, (269) 441-3000, www.rosler.us. CHALLENGE: Reduce the cost and time to finish end plates for hydraulic cylinders. SOLUTION: A shot-blasting machine to perform the process in-house.
Customer-centric cutting: Turning Performance
END USER: Kluba Machine LLC, (636) 390-4088. SOLUTION PROVIDER: CNC Software Inc., (800) 228-2877, www.mastercam.com. CHALLENGE: Improve cycle times and spindle uptime while maintaining part quality. SOLUTION: CAD/CAM software.
Remembering a teacher: Workforce Development & Training
I was saddened to hear about the passing of David A. Dornfeld, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, who died of a heart attack on March 27 at age 66. Although I never met him, I considered him to have a brilliant mind and be a great editorial source—someone who returned my phone calls and had something intelligent to say.
ITAMCO pushes the innovation envelope
It's fitting that "Technology" is part of Indiana Technology and Manufacturing Cos.'s name. In addition to providing a full slate of machining and assembly services, ITAMCO created what it says is the first industrial Bluetooth transmitter (called iBlue) and continues to develop a broad range of manufacturing apps for mobile devices and Google Glass.
Providing help for engineers: People & Companies
The majority of engineers I've worked with are solution seekers who usually go out of their way to make things easier for people working on their projects. However, as a result of the physical separation of engineering departments from machine shops, communication and feedback often suffer.
Smarter by design: General Industry Coverage
I'm not a huge fan of machinist's vises. Even with a speed handle and a couple cups of coffee in your belly, it seems like it takes forever to crank them open wide enough to change a pair of jaws.
