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November 10, 2010 - Volume:00 Issue:00
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Breakthrough Measurement Technology Achieves 0.00004 mil Resolution Breakthrough Measurement Technology Achieves 0.00004 mil Resolution
The SI Series Multi-Wavelength Displacement Sensor introduced by KEYENCE, with ultra-small 2mm diameter Micro-head sensors, measures wavelength shifts of reflected multi-wavelength light. It measures height, thickness, vibration, rotation and high-speed objects with 1nm / 0.00004 mil resolution. Operational simplicity and target tracking offer significant advantages over conventional sensors. Up to 6 heads measure simultaneously with calculations and data point storage.

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  Featured Articles
"New Flash!" -- Inventor Discovers New Heat Treatment That Makes Steel 7% Stronger Than Any Steel on Record -- In Less Than 10 Seconds
New Method Called Flash Processing Could Enable Carmakers to Build Frames That are Up to 30% Thinner and Lighter Without Compromising Safety
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Break the Innovation Chokehold: Stop Ruling Like a Dictator and Start Encouraging Big Ideas Break the Innovation Chokehold: Stop Ruling Like a Dictator and Start Encouraging Big Ideas
Leading in the Manufacturing Business is Never Easy, But if You Choose to do it With Your Head Down, Blocking Out Input From Employees, You're Making a Huge Mistake.
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THE FASTEST BULK MATERIAL REMOVAL AT THE LOWEST COST THE FASTEST BULK MATERIAL REMOVAL AT THE LOWEST COST
VoluMill™'s new bulk material removal strategy uses ideal machining practices as basis for toolpath generation.

Generates low-force toolpaths for all materials and parts

Controls material removal rate with high precision and reliability

Results in fastest material removal rate and lowest tool wear

Reduces rough milling cycle times up to 90% and cutting tool costs up to 75%

Results in lowest bulk removal costs possible

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  Industry News
Revamped E-Commerce Site Reduces Order Processing Time When Buying Tools Revamped E-Commerce Site Reduces Order Processing Time When Buying Tools

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New Social Manufacturing Application on Force.com Brings Social, Mobile and Open Cloud Computing Technologies to Global, Distributed Manufacturing

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AMT and AMTDA Explore Possible Service Integration to Solve Manufacturing Issues

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Revolutionary Insert Technology and New Spindle Interface Line Among the Innovations Featured in 2012 Catalog Revolutionary Insert Technology and New Spindle Interface Line Among the Innovations Featured in 2012 Catalog

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Reshoring American Manufacturing One of the Hot Topics to be Discussed at Wisconsin Trade Show

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Jergens Ball Lock® Quick Change Fixturing System Jergens Ball Lock® Quick Change Fixturing System
Ball Lock® is the original and most widely used system in the world, allowing you to change fixtures in less than a minute with repeatability of +0.0005" (+0.013mm). Jergens' new Ball Lock® Wizard simplifies the system design and specification process, enabling you to configure multiple systems and fixturing options, as well as generate CAD drawings, system images and a preliminary quote.

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  Product Spotlight
New Turbo Machinery Options Offer Economical, Specialized Solutions to Machining Bladed Parts New Turbo Machinery Options Offer Economical, Specialized Solutions to Machining Bladed Parts

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High-Speed, Multitasking Turning Center Offers 8-Axis Machining Capability in a Compact Design

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Improved Nesting Technology Offers Material Saving and Multi-Tool Support for Cutting Different Edges in a Part

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New 5-Axis CNC Machining Center Features 660 lb Weight Capacity; Ideal for Critical Rotating Components New 5-Axis CNC Machining Center Features 660 lb Weight Capacity; Ideal for Critical Rotating Components

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  Product Spotlight
New and Enhanced Vises and Towers Provide Faster Setups, Larger Workholding Capacity, and 0.0002 Inch Repeatable Clamping Accuracy

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New Toolpath Design Slashes Roughing Time and Reduces Cycle Times with the Tools You Already Have in Place New Toolpath Design Slashes Roughing Time and Reduces Cycle Times with the Tools You Already Have in Place

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Advanced FMS and Robotic 3D Simulation Control Systems Provide Fast and Easy to Use Automation Software

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