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March 15, 2017 - Volume 11 Issue 06
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Image - Okuma's GENOS M560-V Easily Cuts Exotic Metals Okuma's GENOS M560-V Easily Cuts Exotic Metals

The GENOS M560-V vertical machining center is part of Okuma's Affordable Excellence product lineup combining special pricing and superb quality. The highly rigid, thermally-stable double column construction allows for precise, heavy duty cutting and flawless finishes of difficult to machine materials. This VMC has the power and flexibility to deliver results time after time.


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Image - Apologies to the Beach Boys -- Vibrations Aren't Always Good Apologies to the Beach Boys -- Vibrations Aren't Always Good
While the latest machine tool technology may go a long way towards eliminating vibration and chatter, adding a new machine may not be realistic. However, Big Kaiser vice president Jack Burley writes there are less disruptive options that can make positive impacts on vibration without breaking the bank.
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Image - Scientists Discover New Way to Improve Heat-Resistant Alloys -- Allows Jet Engines to Run Hotter Scientists Discover New Way to Improve Heat-Resistant Alloys -- Allows Jet Engines to Run Hotter
Recent discovery in materials science could lead to more environmentally-friendly turbine engines used in transportation and power generation.
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Image - Hard Scudding from GMTA Hard Scudding from GMTA

A NEW process for gearmaking from German Machine Tools of America. Hardened gears can now be worked to a tooth-to-tooth composite error and total composite error in the AGMA 12, DIN 5 range with a surface finish better than 1.5 Ra.


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  Industry News
Image - Your A to Z Guide on Additive Manufacturing Your A to Z Guide on Additive Manufacturing
Don't know where to start with additive manufacturing? Lloyd's Register and TWI have released an updated, user-friendly version of their guide to new AM technologies.
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  Multi-Task Machining Software Improves Toolpath Speed; Reduces Cutting Time Up to 60%
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Image - Over 1400 New Tools Featured in Spring 2017 Catalog Over 1400 New Tools Featured in Spring 2017 Catalog
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  Venture Capital Firm Invests $5 Million in 3D Printers That Can Mix Metals in a Single Part
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  Product Spotlight
Image - More Powerful Deburring Tools and New Lightweight Tool Changer to be Showcased at Automate 2017 More Powerful Deburring Tools and New Lightweight Tool Changer to be Showcased at Automate 2017
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  Deflection Control System Reduces "Canoe Effect" When Bending Parts Over 4 Feet Long
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Image - New Back Blow Air Nozzle Perfect for Cleaning Tiny Inside Diameters New Back Blow Air Nozzle Perfect for Cleaning Tiny Inside Diameters
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  New Pocket Milling Cutter Features Unique Geometry for Angled Entry
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Image - Discover a More Productive Way to Rough Bore Deep Holes Discover a More Productive Way to Rough Bore Deep Holes

The newest SW rough boring head configuration combines two of BIG KAISER's most impactful design solutions. The flexibility of a twin cutter to perform balanced or stepped cutting integrated with the anti-vibration Smart Damper technology allows for accelerated feed rates that can directly improve throughput day one.


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  Product Spotlight Cont'd
Image - State-of-the-Art Laser Welding Workstation Perfect for Many Materials and Applications State-of-the-Art Laser Welding Workstation Perfect for Many Materials and Applications
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  Ultrasonic Cutting Workcell Can Replace Waterjet, Laser, and Hard Tooling
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Image - New 6-Axis Collaborative Robots Emphasize Safety New 6-Axis Collaborative Robots Emphasize Safety
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  Next Generation Flap Discs Provide 236% Longer Tool Life
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  Product Focus Award Winner
Product Focus Award Winner New Modular Expansion Pins Secure Parts on the Inside

Based on reader interest and analysis from our editorial staff, this article won T&P's Product Focus Award for last month's eNewsletter. We would like to congratulate the winning company. In case you missed it, please click on the headline above to view the article.


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