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There are still some of them out there, though a case may be made that their numbers are dwindling. 'Them' refers to the machinists who eat, drink and sleep metalworking--people [...]

Middletown, CT-based Bourdon Forge, a job shop offering forgings and machines forged parts, was able to boost productivity and machining quality with the help of a Torq-Cut vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport, CT-based Bridgeport Machines Inc. Clark Bourdon, president of Bourdon Forge, decided to buy the vertical machining center because of its simple programming language, rigidity and the programming memory possible with its PC-based control., Bourdon Forge (Middletown, Connecticut) is a job shop that provides forgings and machines forged parts, including Drings, snaps and other safety hardware that attach to safety belts and parachutes. Bourdon [...]

The final labeling rulings of EPA concerning ozone depleting substances (ODS), aid for small companies to eradicate ODS, the aqueous and semi-aqueous substances as probable alternatives, cleaning equipments and processes, are discussed. Labelling of products manufactured before May 15, 1993 using ODS should be labelled properly. Smaller companies that do not have the capability and resources to eliminate ODS are endorsed to trade associations and suppliers for assistance., At IMTS '92, DuPont took a survey of attendees to gage their knowledge of the then-proposed labeling requirement for products or components made with, cleaned by, or containing ozone depleting [...]

New coating tackles titanium, nickel, and Co-Cr-Mo alloys for the medical-device industry. While stainless steels, cast metals, and titanium, nickel, and Co-Cr-Mo alloys meet the demanding requirements for medical implants [...]

Insert vendors have tried to bring us a paradise of tool availability. But man users find chaos instead. Why? Progress! Take the case of molded inserts (as opposed to precision-ground [...]

A new website from REM Systems is designed to provide a valuable resource for production, subcontract and toolmaking shops wishing to improve productivity with fast and flexible handling of parts [...]

In the quest to increase productivity, reduce manufacturing costs and improve competitiveness, tool coating has brought significant improvements to the way mould tools are used Hard, wear resistant coatings, correctly [...]

With orders totalling almost 1 million £ during July, Walter GB recorded `one of its best ever months', says managing director Stuart Hogg. Contracts for the Redditch-based tooling and tool [...]

The size range of the 5C collet provides manufacturers with the best variety and value existing in machine tools and accessories. However, a 5C collet is considerably large compared to a diameter part measuring one-eighth of an inch. An adapter has been developed by Masa Machine Tool Accessories that enables a typical 5C collet machine tool to handle very small diameter parts. It needs no modifications nor special mounting procedures to install., When you need to make small parts, the size range of the 5C collet is where the best variety and value exist in machine tools and accessories. You don't want [...]

Many machine shops are realizing the benefits of using computer numerical control (CNC) systems dedicated for 3D contouring work. In choosing which, systems to adopt, however, shops need to carefully consider different factors. One of the most important factors to consider is data transmission rate of 3D contouring CNC systems. Given the huge volume of data being processed for each job, CNC systems need ample data transmission rates to ensure cycle efficiency and accuracy., More and more companies are finding it necessary to machine complex three-dimensional shapes. With the increasing availability of excellent and relatively easy-to-use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems capable of generating 3D [...]

The flexibility of computer numerical controlled lathes can be significantly enhanced by adding an indexable turret, instead of a manual tool post. The indexable turret brings the right tool into the cut at the right time. This unique feature promises to enhance machining operations and improve the machining flexibility of existing lathes., The lathe is one of the oldest and most versatile machine tools. Few shops can do without the processing capability offered by the CNC lathe. Long before automatic toolchangers were [...]

As automation penetrates nearly every aspect of manufacturing more parts are in constant motion. For industrial-cable manufacturers, this means exceptionally flexible cables for transmitting power and control signals. Spurring demand [...]

Hengstler completes it range of absolute rotary coders with a coder which has a protective case IP 67 in special steel and an incremental coder F18/F14 which can be incorporated [...]

Certified TUV DIN EN ISO 9002, This company has a modern machines inventory. It includes two band-saws, five numerically-controlled turning centres wit a bar diameter of from 0 to 75 [...]

This manufacturer, which permanently develops a variety of ranges of tools, has acquired sophisticated tools, a highly qualified personnel and quality control to manufacture ranges of quality tools to meet [...]

New carousel/robot combo for manufacturing cells While discussion runs on about the technical development of vision and tactile sensing in robotics, Prab Conveyors Inc, a division of Prab Robots Inc, [...]