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Series 2055 Pot Furnaces
Lucifer Furnaces recently supplied several top loading pot furnaces to a customer for use with glass and ceramic research.
KM4X
KM4X from Kennametal represents the next generation of KM.
iP36-50 Waterjet Pump
Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge Inc. introduces the iP36-50 Modular Waterjet Intensifier Pump.
LC 200 Linear Scale
HEIDENHAIN's new LC 200 linear scale sets new standards in linear measurement on long machine-tool axes.
Star Filter
The Eriez Hydroflow Star Filter is a packaged system combining the dirty tank, filter and clean tank in one assembly, eliminating the balance problem of multiple components.
Chip and Part Conveyors
Eriez Chip and Parts Conveyors provide a practically maintenance free solution for moving and elevating ferrous materials.
Ballnose Inserts
Dapra Corp. has introduced precision-ground Ball Nose inserts with PCD tips.
HBP-510/1208G Mitering Bandsaw
Behringer has introduced the new HBP-510/1208G mitering bandsaw for precision high speed cutting of large structural beams and profiles.
RobbJack demos high-speed milling
Presented as an online supplement to Cutting Tool Engineering's July 2012 report on high-speed milling, the following video from the RobbJack Corp., Lincoln, Calif., demonstrate a variety of high-speed milling operations.
Workholding product review: 5-Axis Machining
The CTE staff offers a workholding product review.
Machine Tool product review for June 2012
The CTE editorial staff offers a machine tool product review.
