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July 22, 2015 - Volume 09 Issue 14
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With three new robot arms from Universal Robots, LEAX Group now benefits from a genuinely flexible resource that can be moved around between their 11 factories according to need. To them, the robotic arms are a long-term investment that future-proofs possible changes in the product portfolio.
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Alabama's Continental Motors switched to a PCD cartridge-type face mill and quadrupled the material removal rate for roughing while doubling their MRR for finish milling. The advantage has led to a dramatic reduction in cycle time on the 1750 crankcases they produce in a year.
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  17 New Sizes, Including 3XD, in Expanded Solid Carbide Thread Mill Program
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  New App Allows Robot Programming to be Performed Without Disrupting Production
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  Compact and Quick HMC Offers New Solution for Aluminum Alloy Parts Production
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  Vibration and Temperature Sensor Identifies Potential Machine Problems Before They Become Serious
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  New IT Convergence Machine Tool Increases Productivity Four-Fold
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  "All-In-One" Machine Features Single Laser for Sheet and Tube Cutting
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