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November 10, 2010 - Volume:00 Issue:00
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Super Air Knife Replaces Noisy Blowers Super Air Knife Replaces Noisy Blowers
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  Featured Articles
One Plant's Switch to Corkscrew Milling Cut Cycle Time 3 to 1, Improved Tool Life 10 to 1, and Saved $40,000 a Year One Plant's Switch to Corkscrew Milling Cut Cycle Time 3 to 1, Improved Tool Life 10 to 1, and Saved $40,000 a Year
The idea of plunging vertically into thick solid metal can require a leap of faith. But one shop owner saw a demo of the process on guidepin holes in wrought tool steel diesets and then bought the tool on the spot.
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Accurate, Large-Volume Measurement Accurate, Large-Volume Measurement
Laser trackers' accuracy and speed distinguish them from other portable coordinate measuring instruments. They are becoming increasingly popular, especially for large-scale manufacturing, where they assist in every stage of the manufacturing process. Want to learn more?

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  Industry News
New High-Torque 10,000 RPM Spindles Provide Three Times the Metal Removal Capability New High-Torque 10,000 RPM Spindles Provide Three Times the Metal Removal Capability

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Revolutionary High Precision Modular Tooling System Virtually Eliminates Downtime

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Redesigned Measurement System Dramatically Increases Speed and Resolution with Spacing as Tight as 0.005 Microns Redesigned Measurement System Dramatically Increases Speed and Resolution with Spacing as Tight as 0.005 Microns

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Coveted Certificate of Compliance Enables U.S. Metal Fabricator to Compete in Aerospace and Defense Markets

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New Large 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center to be Introduced at imX; Ideal for Large Aerospace Parts

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Okuma AMPS Improves Machining Center Productivity Okuma AMPS Improves Machining Center Productivity
Okuma's new Automated Modular Pallet System can help make even the most capable horizontal machining center more efficient and effective by enabling loading/unloading without interrupting machine cutting time. Available in container and magazine configurations to fit a variety of Okuma HMCs, these pallet systems make even the smallest job shop more agile, flexible and profitable.

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  Product Spotlight
New 3D Laser Scanning Microscope Can Image and Measure Nearly Any Material With Just a Click of the Mouse New 3D Laser Scanning Microscope Can Image and Measure Nearly Any Material With Just a Click of the Mouse

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New Horizontal Machining Center Features 50 Taper, 12,000 RPM Spindle with 250mm Diameter Boring Capacity

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New Solid Carbide End Mills Dampen Vibration and Chatter While Extending Tool Life Up to 25%

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High-Speed Machining Center Features a New Torque Rotary/Tilt Table for Easy 5-Axis Machining

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  Product Spotlight
Dual Clamping Stroke and Turbo Function Increases Quick-Change Pallet System's Retention Force to 9,000 lbs. Dual Clamping Stroke and Turbo Function Increases Quick-Change Pallet System's Retention Force to 9,000 lbs.

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New Vertical Machining Center 's Rigid Construction, Thermal Stability, and Versatile Spindle Ideal for Automotive, Aerospace, and Medical Applications

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1 Micron Super Precision Air Chucks Ideal for Dividing or Cutting Workpieces on Indexing or Rotary Table

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New "Oil-Attracting" Belt Reduces Tramp Oil While Extending the Life of Coolants and Cleaners

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