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November 10, 2010 - Volume:00 Issue:00
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Hydraulic Press, Quick Die Workcell, and Siemens Controller Combine to Form Solution to Hydraulic Press, Quick Die Workcell, and Siemens Controller Combine to Form Solution to "Rocket Science" Problem
Machine builder develops fully automated die handling system with 15,000-pound capacity to load and unload presses with staging tables for continuous production; die change time reduced from two hours to ten minutes.
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Major Auto Manufacturer Changes Honing Fluid and Reduces Cost by 20% Major Auto Manufacturer Changes Honing Fluid and Reduces Cost by 20%
The switch to the new fluid by a European automotive manufacturer also increased sump life by 38%. And maybe best of all, the change reduced the unpleasant odor.
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  Industry News
Video Explains Key Factors in Deciding Whether to Make a Part Conventionally or with Additive Manufacturing Video Explains Key Factors in Deciding Whether to Make a Part Conventionally or with Additive Manufacturing

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Re-Engineered Drills Laser-Hardened for 140% Longer Tool Life

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A New Revolutionary Process for Permanent Corrosion Protection A New Revolutionary Process for Permanent Corrosion Protection

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New Partnership Automates Tooling Selection for CNC Software Users

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  Product Spotlight
Improved 7-Blade Chip Fan Offers High-Speed Chip and Coolant Removal Improved 7-Blade Chip Fan Offers High-Speed Chip and Coolant Removal

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New VMC's Dual Spindle Design Doubles Productivity

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High-Efficiency Mist Collector Improves Your Plant's Air Quality High-Efficiency Mist Collector Improves Your Plant's Air Quality

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New Tapping and Thread Milling Tools Perfect for Titanium and Nickel Alloys

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Robotic Inspection System with 3D Vision the First to Digitize and Simplifiy Quality Control Robotic Inspection System with 3D Vision the First to Digitize and Simplifiy Quality Control

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New Rotary Table Handles Large Workpieces Up to 8 Metric Tons

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High-Speed Mill Offers Three Linear Axes and Two Continuous Rotary Axes Driven by Torque Motors High-Speed Mill Offers Three Linear Axes and Two Continuous Rotary Axes Driven by Torque Motors

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New CNC Surface Grinder Features Highly-Rigid Spindle

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