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September, 2010

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C & B Machinery Develops Double-Disc Grinding System for GM   
Specialty design optimizes Chevy Volt connecting rod production.

Feed-Out System Makes Machining Center Turning More Efficient   
Heller system uses additional axis to perform radial-feed movement of the tool cutting edge

Cutting Tool Applications Chapter 12: Milling Cutters and Operations   
Milling is a process of generating machined surfaces by progressively removing a predetermined amount of material from the workpiece, which is advanced at a relatively slow feedrate to a milling...

Siemens Promises Development Time, Quality Improvements with New Design Software   
Gaming-style system brings customized machines from virtual to real world, faster, more affordably, and more cost-effectively

"Minds Over Metal" Paces 50 Successful Years   
After +11,000 machine tool installations, Hartwig is redefining the role of machine tool distributors

A New Concept for Turning/Milling Operations   
Simultaneous, independent 5-axis machining of bar stock to 65 mm on two spindles

New End-Mill Series for Dental Machining   
Emuge combines carbide construction with advanced geometries, coatings

New-Concept, Two-Spindle Turning/Milling Center   
“… Simultaneous, independent 5-axis machining of bar stock to 65 mm on both spindles …”

CNC Programming System Cuts Micromachining Time   
Substantial time-savings in EDM production of molds for medical devices

Surgical Toolmaker Achieves 20% Reduction in Cycle Times   
Stryker uses advanced CNC machining, sees dramatic improvements in R&D, productivity

Tooling Advances Drive New Product Designs   
Cutting tool materials — such as advanced polycrystalline diamond — are making it possible for manufacturers to produce lighter, stronger components.

Tooling & Fixturing Department
Software & Controls Department
[IMTS Preview] Delcam to Launch Feature-based CAM   

[IMTS Preview] GibbsCAM to Show New Capabilities   
GibbsCAM programs complex, multi-flow machines, simulates Swiss-style machines, and moves beyond 5-axis

A New Method for Detecting Lobing   
A real-time tool for detecting, eliminating roundness deviation during grinding

Developer Targets Job Shops, Contract Manufacturers with Scalable Software   
Exact JobBOSS delivers multi-tiered implementation options

Machine Tools Department
[IMTS Preview] Surfware, Hardinge to Emphasize Material-Removal Rates   

[IMTS Preview] Rattunde Introducing New Integrated Sawing/Machining Center   

[IMTS Preview] Mazak Showcasing 20 New Machines   

[IMTS Preview] Methods Adds Feeler High-Performance Machines Tools   
10 machines to be introduced, and 12 more from Matsuura, Nakamura, KIWA-Japan and FANUC

[IMTS Preview] Methods Adds Feeler High-Performance Machines Tools   
10 machines to be introduced, and 12 more from Matsuura, Nakamura, KIWA-Japan and FANUC

[IMTS Preview] Methods to Feature Feeler High-Performance Machines Tools   
10 machines to be introduced, and12 more from Matsuura, Nakamura, KIWA-Japan and FANUC

[IMTS Preview] OMAX to Showcase Abrasive Waterjet Innovations   

[IMTS Preview] ZPS to Premiere Eight-Spindle CNC Machine Center   

New Quill-Spindle HMC Promises "Largest Work Envelope"   
Maximum power for large-diameter drilling and boring

New Precision 5-Axis VMC from Makino   
Minimized workpiece setup with improved part access for five-face machining and full five-axis processing

Shop Operations Department