Working in conjunction with modular vacuum chucks, this new replaceable aluminum top plate covers the surface of a vacuum chuck to allow drilling through and milling around the periphery of workpieces without damaging the surface of chuck. Read the full story here
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A heavy steel fabricator and flame cutting shop was supplying a customer with parts that had a hole that was flame cut in 2.250-in. thick A36 plate. When the fabricator’s customer asked the shoip to supply a finished part, the company was faced with machining the bore to finished size. Read the full story here
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New bi-metal bandsaw blades can handle the high temperatures generated when cutting exotic alloys and tough materials. Read the full story here
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Apex Auctions, the leading online machine tool auctioneer. Available now – Online Auction: A & E Custom Manufacturing Minster, Bliss, Clearing & Verson Presses up to 150 Ton Capacity, Coil Equipment & EDM Machinery Over 20 lots available, located in Kansas City. The sale closes on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 3pm. Click here to view the lot listing page.
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