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PartMaker Version 2013
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.
InfiniteFocusSL 3-D Profiler
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.
VTC 5000
MAG IAS LLC shipped its first VTC 5000 to a U.S. manufacturer of power generation equipment.
Precision Mill/Turn Gantry
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.
U6 Portal Mill
One of MAG's newest product developments, the giant 6-axis U6 bridge-type portal mill, is completing its runoff in Hebron, KY, prior to shipping later this year.
Multidec 3000 Toolholders
GenSwiss announces new MULTIDEC 3000 coolant through tool holders that incorporate an internal coolant jet stream aimed at the 3000 series insert edge providing optimal lubrication and cooling, longer insert life for the full range of front turning, back turning, grooving, and threading operations.
Impactool
Ingersoll Rand has launched a powerful cordless Impactool as part of its Ingersoll Rand branded products portfolio.
Bridgeport GX-250 5AX VMC
Hardinge Inc. announces the release of the new Bridgeport GX-250 5AX 5-axis vertical machining center.
TSA Plunge Finishers
Rosler announces its new TSA line of plunge finishers.
KS Series Wet Blast Machines
Rosler's KS series wet blast machines offer flexible, productive solutions while providing uniform media flow and unequaled finish control.
LT-3000EX Lathe
Okuma America Corp. introduced the new LT-3000EX CNC lathe. The LT-3000EX is now the largest in Okuma's LT-EX series of horizontal lathe machines.
TMV-510G Machining Center
Machine tool importer Absolute Machine Tools has introduced the TMV-510G machining center for graphite components from Tongtai Machine & Tool Co. Ltd.
