| August 06, 2018 - Volume 12 Issue 15 |
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Are the Days of Metal Aircraft Numbered?
After nearly a century of dominance as the material of choice for aircraft, metals are seeing increased competition from composite materials in use on such aircraft as Airbus' widebody A350 XWB jetliner. Two experts from Airbus' Material Procurement division explain what they consider when deciding the right material for a part.
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"Slotting Dread" May Be Dead
If you've ever struggled with inserts coming loose during a slotting operation, inconsistent slot widths, fumbling with awkward screws and inserts on a slotting cutter, or having to use a piece of shim stock to pry wedged chips from deep inside a slotted workpiece -- keep reading.
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Suhner Offers Somex Deep Hole Drills
Automation comes to your production line with Somex brand deep hole drilling units from Suhner. Holes up to 12mm with depths up to 100x the diameter. Fully programmable for automotive and other high-production lines.
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Suhner Industrial Products
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43 Anderson Rd SW
Rome, GA 30161
Phone: 706-235-8046
lee.coleman@suhner.com | www.suhner.com
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STAR CNC Introduces Newly Developed SR-32JII Swiss-type Automatic Lathe
Modular design offers greater flexibility and productivity. Ergonomical work area adjusts to the individual operator. Slanted tool post with dovetail structure provides rigidity for heavy machining and better accuracy, while an increased number of tool positions provides added capability. SR-32JII is designed with back-working, features a 6-spindle unit (Type A), or 8-spindle unit with "Y" axis (Type B), and can be used with or without guide bushing.
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Cabinet Cooler® Systems
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