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Pick-up Technology Machining Concept
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Custom Workholders
DE-STA-CO is expanding its custom manufacturing capabilities to provide OEM and end-users with application-designed productivity tools out of the box.
DNM 200/5AX Vertical Machining Center
Doosan introduces the all-new DNM 200/5AX compact, reliable and affordable purpose-built five-axis vertical machining center.
StingRay Laser
The newest StingRay structured light generating laser from Coherent Inc. offers up to 50 mW of output in the blue (450 nm), making it especially advantageous for machine vision applications based on 3D triangulation that involve darker materials.
Mastercam Dynamic Motion
Mastercam's Dynamic Motion technology from CNC Software is reportedly a new and exciting approach to creating toolpaths.
FBL-360B MC CNC Slant Bed Lathe
Newly designed, the FBL-360B MC from Chevalier boasts a 45-degree slant bed, rigid box ways structure and programmable tailstock.
Presto Black Black Oxide, Microlok MZN Zinc Phosphate
PRESTO BLACK room temperature black oxide and MICROLOK MZN zinc phosphate processes from Birchwood Technologies are becoming increasingly popular for use on oilfield equipment requiring robust corrosion resistance and galling protection on critical surfaces.
QC-160 Robotic Tool Changer
The new QC-160 Robotic Tool Changer, recently developed by ATI Industrial Automation, has a high moment capacity in a lightweight and compact design and utilizes the same proven Locking Mechanism as ATI's QC-200 Series.
China Abrasives Directory available
Business Data International Inc., Montreal, published the English-language China Abrasives Directory 2015, which is now available.
Cohagan and Cat join forces
Cohagan Engineering Inc., West Palm Beach, Fla., has merged with Cat Technologies LLC to create Full Spectrum Manufacturing Inc., a new company offering manufacturing services including CNC milling, turning and plasma cutting, manual milling, turning and grinding, welding and fabrication, and 3D printing.
