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How to Accelerate Robotic Deburring & Automated Material Removal

Pairing automation with air-driven motors that push cutting tool speeds up to 65,000 RPM with no duty cycle can dramatically improve throughput and improve finishing.
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Precision Manufacturing of Large and Complex Parts

Explore Tech-Max, a CNC machine shop that specializes in precision machining large and complex parts ranging from 10 in. to over 10 ft.
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3 Tips to Accelerate Production on Swiss Lathes with Micro Tools

Low RPM lathes can cause tool breakage and prevent you from achieving proper SFM, but live tooling can provide an economical solution for these problems that can accelerate production.
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Using the Toolchanger to Automate Production

Taking advantage of a feature that’s already on the machine tool, Lang’s Haubex system uses the toolchanger to move and store parts, making it an easy-to-use and cost-effective automation solution.

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Selecting a Thread Mill That Matches Your Needs

Threading tools with the flexibility to thread a broad variety of holes provide the agility many shops need to stay competitive. They may be the only solution for many difficult materials.
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Inside of JRLON Working With Metal, Plastic and Rubber

Jrlon, Inc. is recognized as a dependable source and leading supplier of plastic and specialty metal products. They are one of the premier PTFE processors in the United States. Jrlon's expertise also covers a wide range of other performance plastic materials and alloy steels for custom molding, machining, gear manufacturing, technical industrial coatings, welding, and sheet metal fabrication. Driven by innovative designers and engineers, Jrlon manufactures unique products vital to a wide variety of industries.
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Workholding Increases a CNC Shop’s Efficiency

Rimeco Products, Inc. is a family owned CNC Machine Shop located outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is known for manufacturing, with a lot of large OEM’s located in and around the city. Rimeco specializes in aerospace and defense products. Their experience, has led the to create in-house machining solutions to maximize efficiency.
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How Automation Boosts Output in High-Mix Environments

Machine shops of almost any size and production mix can automate machining operations. The key is selecting the right technology to fit the need and working with a reliable supplier to deliver planned performance. The result will be more opportunities for your shop to increase capacity, revenue, and profit.

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Automation Solutions, Multitasking Machines Take Center Stage at Machine Fest 2023

Methods Machine Tools' Chicago-area Machine Fest saw over 15 live demos and more than 20 industry vendors over its two days, with a noticeable presence of automation solutions and multitasking machines.

Air Turbine Tools' Alarm System Protects Work in Progress

The tool breakage detector system monitors air flow for deviation from a sensitive baseline record of compressed air consumption.