Machine Tools

Mitsubishi Delivers the Exacting Tolerances Demanded in the Aerospace Industry

Mitsubishi Delivers the Exacting Tolerances Demanded in the Aerospace Industry

The aerospace industry operates in an environment of constant change. When it comes to quality control, there's zero tolerance for error. Shops that can quickly and cost-efficiently deliver parts with exacting tolerances are positioned for excellence in the aerospace industry. The booth's aerospace area will feature technology paired for performance on complex parts in extremely hard materials...

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FEI Launches Certified Tools Program Globally

New Program Offers Customers Enhanced Flexibility for Purchasing Factory Certified FEI Solutions HILLSBORO, Ore., July 10 / -- FEI Company (NASDAQ:FEIC) has announced the global launch of its Certified Tools program featuring factory-refurbished FEI systems that are fully-tested and warranted to meet original factory specifications. With the Certified Tools program, customers will now have...

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Condensate Pump Mechanism is offered as retrofit.

Condensate Pump Mechanism is offered as retrofit.

Designed as in-line, bolt-in upgrade for mechanical pumps, PivotrolÂ-® Pressure-Powered Pump Cover and Mechanism Retrofit is rated for 200 psig operation. Pivotrol PowerPivotÂ-® technology replaces conventional pins and linkages with pivots, which reduce friction and wear to lengthen service life. Damper uses hydraulic inertia of collected condensate to reduce mechanical shock as valve...

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Press Brake Work Support facilitates press brake job setup.

Press Brake Work Support facilitates press brake job setup.

Twist-in Fast Setup Work Support system aids in setup of press brake jobs that need work support. Featuring quick clamping adjustment handles, product enables work supports to be positioned and clamped without requiring use of wrench. Separate adjustment handle for each axis allows left/right, in/out, and up/down positioning. Features include two 15 in. support arms and modular, 12 in. steel...

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Boring System eliminates need for secondary operations.

Boring System eliminates need for secondary operations.

Using rigid interlocking combination of adapters, extensions, and boring heads, URMA IntraMax(TM) Modular Boring System offers rough and finish boring in one pass. This reduces floor-to-floor cycle and machine changeover times. Fluid-driven New Axis(TM) Right Angle Heads and New Axis(TM) Keyway Cutter allow operators to machine in tight spaces and cut keyways on machining center without moving to...

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Custom Round Tools facilitate small-diameter machining.

Custom Round Tools facilitate small-diameter machining.

Custom Round Tools with fixed, brazed tips of PCD or PCBN are intended for machining applications 0.25 in. dia and larger, where space is restricted for insert-type cutting tools. Software automates process of designing, prototyping, and fabricating tools. After workpiece dimensions, number of flutes, spindle-connection style, and PCD or CBN segment design are input into program, software renders...

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Flushometer Retrofit Kit helps eliminate detection errors.

Flushometer Retrofit Kit helps eliminate detection errors.

G2 Optima PlusÂ-® Flushometer Retrofit Kit incorporates Isolated Operator, which provides consistent performance regardless of water quality, and flex tube diaphragm flushing mechanism that helps conserve water. Battery-powered kit eliminates detection errors caused by lighting conditions and reflective surfaces. Features include electronic module that meets NEMA 6 sealing requirements, cover...

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Height-Sensing System retrofits tactile sensing heads.

Height-Sensing System retrofits tactile sensing heads.

Precitec retrofit consists of non-contact capacitive height-sensing system, which eliminates scratching on work surface and provides ability to work with thin materials, pierce workpiece more quickly, and cut various shapes. Retrofit brings older systems up to current laser cutting technology standards, and can be installed in 2 to 3 days.

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Driven Tools feature back-to-back arrangement.

Driven Tools feature back-to-back arrangement.

MimaticÂ-® Driven Tools are machined from solid blocks of aluminum alloy. Gears are hardened and ground, and tool spindles are precision ground. Driven tools are offered for CNC lathes, machining centers, and mills. Single and multispindle units allow choice of tool styles: straight or angle; 1:1 or up/down speeding; coolant through spindle or nozzles; inline or offset; Y-axis; adjustable...

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