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February 07, 2024 - Volume 18 Issue 03
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A Few things can be done to remove labor cost from the equation. Automation and pallet pools are one method, however if you don’t have the budget or space...High-Density fixturing is an easy option. Let the machine run longer, unattended cycles. Include a pallet changer to eliminate the idle spindle time, providing time for your operators to perform other duties. This in turns lowers, or practically eliminates, labor costs and increases capacity and profit margins.


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Image - U.S. Army Testing Basketball-Size Inverse-Wankel Rotary Engine; Could Reduce Risk to Troops (Watch Videos) U.S. Army Testing Basketball-Size Inverse-Wankel Rotary Engine; Could Reduce Risk to Troops (Watch Videos)
Small combustion engine developer LiquidPiston aims to commercialize its XTS-210, a 25-hp, two-stroke, 210-cc rotary engine. The company says that when compared to current diesel piston engines of comparable output, the XTS-210 design "reduces size and weight by nearly 80%." The U.S. Army is hoping that improved design could lead to less casualties on the battlefield.
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In the precision-driven medical and aerospace industries, the roles of mass finishing and shot blasting technologies cannot be overstated. These processes are instrumental in ensuring both the reliability and safety of critical components. Colin Spellacy, Head of Sales, Rösler UK, examines their impact on product durability and performance, and explains why it's not just about aesthetics when it comes to life-saving medical devices and high-performance aerospace systems.
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  ANCA Taps into Solution for Increased Demand for Taps, Dies and Thread Forming Tools
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Image - TurboBlast Air Gun Perfect for Heavy-Duty Jobs Requiring Powerful Blowoff (Watch Video) TurboBlast Air Gun Perfect for Heavy-Duty Jobs Requiring Powerful Blowoff (Watch Video)
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  CNC Profile MC Built for High-Speed, Six-Sided Milling, Drilling, Tapping, and Sawing (Watch Video)
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