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November 10, 2010 - Volume:00 Issue:00

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Which machine tool probes are suited to your application?

SuperAlloy Industrial Company Ltd. (SAI) is a supplier of high-quality lightweight forged metal products. To increase production precision and reduce scrap, SAI equipped the relevant lathes with Renishaw OLP40 touch probes, which use optical signal transmission and are adapted for turning processes.

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