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February, 2012

Features
Surface Metrology: Measuring Form and Function   
Surface metrology tools can now deliver true, three-dimensional profiles, plus ISO texture, roughness and shape surface parameters, as well as other metrics that correlate with actual performance

Changes in Metalworking Trades Mean Changes for Apprentice Training   
Helping machine shops hire workers and develop skills, with confidence

Practical Ideas
Plane Telescopic Clamping Unit   
Simple, flat design with component parts that have negative allowance and tension between them

Tooling & Fixturing Department
Digital Read-Out Finish Boring Head   
Easy, precision adjustments on the fly

2G End Mill Called “Powerhouse of Productivity”   
Reinforced edges and a new coating multiply the metal-removal rates

Software & Controls Department
Grinding, Turning, Turn/Grinding … All on One CNC   
EMAG selects one control and monitoring platform to bring order to one big order

Automation Department
Cost-Efficiency and Flexibility in One Panel   
New DC drive package for new installations and retrofits

Machine Tools Department
Machining at Any Angle   
New sliding/fixed headstock automatic lathe with B-axis

LNS Group Takes Over Yoshida Tekko KK   
Expanding in Asia, maximizing global presence

24 Years, 125,000 CNCs   
Haas marks milestone shipment for its U.S.-built machining centers

High-Performance Moldmaking, Precision Parts Production   
GF’s High Dynamics technology achieves 1G acceleration rates

New Sinker EDM Technique Speeds Roughing of Deep Ribs   
A combination of shortened jump cycles and spark-gap adaptive power control improve process efficiency and productivity

Shop Operations Department
Grinding Fluid Filtration for High-Volume Swarf   
Options for magnetic separation, large-capacity cooling for oil or waterr

Laser-Based, 4-Axis Alignment Device   
Cost-saving positioning for lathes, turning centers, spindles, as well as moving linear slides, rams and pistons, etc.

Automatic Self-Calibration for Robotic Eddy-Current Testing   
Accelerates product verification without interrupting flow

Viewpoints
Why Aren’t More Manufacturers Using Minimum Quantity Lubrication?   
Metalworking operations have an obligation to develop sustainable manufacturing solutions