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Delcam launches upgrades inspection software |
03/09/2010
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| Delcam has launched the 2010 R2 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software. The new release incorporates automatic surface inspection and the ability to use GD&T data from CATIA models, plus improvements to the handling of point cloud data and changes to the interface to make the software even easier to use. |
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Ter Solid Shrink Collet gets a grip on shank-style cutting tools |
01/09/2010
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| A solid monoblock tool holding solution from LMT UK replaces and overcomes problems experienced with the more traditional spring-based tool holding collet enabling the maximum transmission of spindle speed, torque and feed rate to the cutting tool, it is claimed. |
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WaterHog takes a bite out of fluid disposal costs |
31/08/2010
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| With the introduction of its WaterHog fluid evaporation system, metal cutting fluids supplier Jemtech UK is well placed to put its experience to good use in delivering reductions to the cost of industrial fluid waste disposal. |
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TaeguTec improves aluminium cutter range |
27/08/2010
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| The 2 and 3-flute TaeguTec AluPlusMill series for machining aluminium and aluminium alloys has a thicker core than its predecessor to improve speeds, feeds, rigidity and surface finishes. |
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Walter Helitronic tool grinder developments |
27/08/2010
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| Körber Schleifring UK of Honiley has enhanced its range of Walter Helitronic Power and Vision CNC tool grinders with a high-speed, high-frequency spindle; an automated work table; and additional solutions as part of the Walter Helitronic Tool Studio software. |
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Victor Europe’s Vcenter-X300 for larger parts |
26/08/2010
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| The Victor Vcenter-X300 Vertical Machining Centre offers simultaneous 5-axis machining on large parts of up to 1,100 mm in diameter, and 4-axis machining of parts up to 3,000 mm long. |
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Air chuck from MicroLoc |
23/08/2010
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| Precision air-clamping systems are designed to solve technical gripping or clamping problems in turn-key applications, as well as simpler standard applications, with no maintenance and speeds up to 15,000 rpm. |
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TaeguTec expands its grip in toolholding market |
20/08/2010
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| TaeguTec has extended its T-Shrink range of thermal tool chucks to include a HSK A50 holder. The toolholder has a narrow design to enable the tool to machine difficult to reach surfaces, and a run-out accuracy of 0.003 mm that enables the holder to conduct extremely accurate machining. |
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MAPAL chucks give the best of both worlds |
19/08/2010
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| The HTC (High Torque Chuck) range of chucks from MAPAL enables machine tool users to benefit from the fast, convenient and safe tool changes offered by hydraulic chucks in applications where it would previously have been necessary to use alternative clamping technologies. |
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ANCA Grinders ‘punch’ their weight |
28/07/2010
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| ANCA's iGrind software comprises two packages; iPunch software intended for the grinding of standard convex punches and Key Hole Punch (KHP) software, written for the grinding of concave profiles. |
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Walter tool range offers swarfless tapping |
27/07/2010
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| Walter's range of universal swarfless roll-type taps incorporates a special coating and geometry to enable threading of both blind and through holes in high tensile materials, as well as aluminium and copper alloys. |
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Internal grooving and hook tools from Floyd |
23/07/2010
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| Floyd Automatic Tooling now supplies the ECO-Line of internal grooving and hook tools for face grooving operations, developed by Applitec Swiss Tooling to meet the demands of manufacturers using sliding head turning centres to produce small and complex parts. |
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Combirex Offers More Features And Higher Performance |
23/07/2010
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| The Combirex is a gantry cutting machine designed to meet the needs of job shops and manufacturers of all sizes for both maintenance work or parts production in both plasma and oxy-fuel cutting modes. |
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Well orientated robot solution for machine and system builders |
22/07/2010
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| Fanuc Robotics' M-10iA/10S is a 6 axes, 10 kg payload robot with a hollow arm to completely remove tooling cabling from the work area. It can be mounted in a variety of orientations without modification, such as on the floor and ceiling, or at an angle. |
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Time and attendance data enhances Datatrack functionality |
19/07/2010
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| The latest module for DataTrack, the business administration and production management system, is an integrated time and attendance module which is a logical extension to DataTrack's proven Shop Floor Data Collection module. |
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