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| November 10, 2010 - Volume:00 Issue:00 |
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A Machine Vision System for All Users The XG-7000 Series Vision System offers stand-alone vision system simplicity with PC-based customizing flexibility for both end-users and system-integrators. The XG-7000's powerful ultra-fast hardware provides unequalled processing speeds. Advanced inspection algorithms outperform conventional PC based vision systems. Custom GUI creation and control with highly functional debugging tools enable dynamic investigation of inspection issues. Details and Specs.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS The staff at Tooling & Production would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As we come to the end of our 76th year of bringing you the latest happenings in the metalworking world, we wanted to take one last look back at some of the more interesting stories and innovations from the past 12 months.
For this "Top 10 in '10" issue, we have compiled the Most Interesting Features and Most Interesting New Products, as judged by our readers. We hope you enjoy these stories and catch some helpful information you may have missed the first time around. We want to thank you for your loyalty to T&P and again, we'd like to wish you a successful and prosperous 2011!
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| Seamless Software Combo Cuts Machining/Fabrication Time 20-60% Providing high quality solutions to machining and fabrication needs. Full Article
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Tangential Milling Eliminates Tool Wrecks, Increases Throughput on Scaly Castings Tool failure while roughing scaly castings remains one of the chief headaches facing fabricators of large parts. But the root cause isn't the scale anymore, thanks to improved insert substrates. Full Article
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| Laser Scanning Casts Savings Into Foundry's Bottom Line After using the scanner for six months, Grede estimated that using the laser scanner only one shift a day would save the company about $81M during the first year by reducing scrap alone. Full Article
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| Six Ways Outsourced Maintenance Saves Lean operations start with good machine maintenance, and the tendency of many manufacturers is to take a reactive approach to maintenance (also known as "repair), rather than preventive or proactive. Identified here are "six ways outsourced maintenance saves" as well as "bonus" benefits realized through the support of a single source maintenance partner. Full Article
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| Ultra High-Performance Toolpath Engine Delivers 200% Precision Machining Productivity Boost Aerospace, Medical and Other High-Tech Parts Made Faster at Less Cost with New Volumill Software,7000 RPM at 252 IPM vs 1200RPM at 16 IPM Full Article
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Critical Aerospace ID Spec Met with New Honing System Fuse Pins Must Be Designed to Hold a Jet Engine on a Wing, But to Break Away in Emergency Situations, Allowing the Engine to Separate from the Wing to Prevent Catastrophic Structural Failure and Fires. Full Article
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| New Machines/Processes Cut Costs, Improve Quality, Speed Delivery for Precision Machine Shop New Machines/Processes Cut Costs, Improve Quality, Speed Delivery for Precision Machine Shop Economical manufacturing has never been more critical as businesses seek new ways to remain competitive.
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| Six Big Myths About Micro/Nano Manufacturing Free SME webinar summaries offered. Full Article
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| Optical Shaft Inspection is a H-O-G Family of turbocharger shafts produced at Cummins Turbo Technologies has up to 11 diameters and various lengths─ a complex part to inspect consistently and at rates that keep up with production. The solution is HOG! Full Article
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Combination of Unique Tools Automates the Final Deburring of Chamfered Through-Holes DEFA, COFA and the Flex-Hone tools eliminate costly and time-consuming hand benching. Full Article
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Free Machining Calculator App Will Optimize Performance of Turning, Milling, and Drilling Applications View This Product
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| Water Jet Cutting Machine Cuts Virtually Any Material View This Product
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| World's Smallest High-Power 30W Fiber Laser Marker Handles New Applications View This Product
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| Back Chamfering Without Re-Clamping View This Product
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| Robotic Shot Peener Changes Its Blast Heads View This Product
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CNC Grinder Features Fully-Automated Loading/Probing/Tap Grinding View This Product
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| FARO Launches New 3D Imaging Product Line Featuring the AMP View This Product
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| Three Processes - One Tool: Drilling, Countersinking and Thread Milling View This Product
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| KONTEC KSK Ensures Total Functionality Due to Encapsulation View This Product
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| 120X JetMachining® Center for Large-Scale Abrasive Water Jet Machining View This Product
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