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Automation

A Company's Road to Lights-Out

Consolidation is usually about companies. However, this Illinois shop has found that consolidating turning spindles from eight stand-alone lathes into a single CNC multi- spindle, then running it lights-out is the way to go.

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Industries

Attaining Ten-Millionths Bore Accuracy

Conventional honing has been continuously improved and automated, now allowing boring accuracies to be measured in millionths.

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CNC & Machine Controls

Automated Messaging Via CNC

New technology calls with alerts when performing light's out operations.

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Parts Cleaning

Deburring, Cleaning, Rust Inhibiting Done on One Machine

Multitasking extends to post processing.

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Effective Associating Delivers Tools You Can Use

There are many issues that confront our businesses these days.

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Machines

Hard Turning as an Alternative to Grinding

Hard turning can be a cost effective alternative for shops looking to streamline part processing.

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Medical

Switching Material Improves Productivity, Bar None

Serving the exacting and specialized requirements of the medical implant industry requires manufacturers to not only use the most precise, state-of-the-art metalworking equipment, but also high quality raw materials, including precision ground bar capable of offering tight dimensional tolerances and exceptional diameter uniformity.

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