Machines

Abrasive Removal System Offers Easy Setup, Operation

Available from Chukar Waterjet, the Waterjet Cyclone abrasive removal system is a cyclonic garnet extraction machine that removes as much as 10 lbs of garnet abrasive per minute from any waterjet cutting system. The machine features a 1-yd.

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Entry-Level Waterjet Cuts Various Materials

Omax introduces Maxiem, an entry-level brand of waterjets manufactured entirely in the United States. The company says the new machines were introduced to meet demand for basic abrasive waterjet equipment and to make this technology available to a broad base of users.

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100-hp Waterjet Intensifier Pump

The new iP60-100S waterjet pump from Jet Edge is a single-intensifier version of the company鈥檚 existing 100-hp pump. According to the company, eliminating the second intensifier allows it to offer this model at a lower price.

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Film Protects Sheet Metal During Laser Cutting

Novacel鈥檚 4226REN film protects metal such as stainless steel during laser cutting. The company says the film is guaranteed not to peel off or form air bubbles during cutting.

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Multi-Axis Laser Configured For Etching, Cutting, Drilling

Prima North America says three recent orders illustrate different configurations of its Laserdyne 795 multi-axis laser system. One order calls for the system to be equipped with a CO2 laser and the S94P controller, which integrates all laser commands, motion and process sensing.

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Laser Features System For Unattended Cutting

The HyperGear 612 2D laser-cutting system from Mazak Optonics Corporation features the automated and optimized five-point setup system that the company abbreviates 鈥淎O鈹5. 鈥 This system makes cutting more efficient even during extended unattended operation, the company says.

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How to Improve Machining Center Accuracy

Accuracy is not just inherent to the machine—it also depends on how the machine is used. Try these techniques to let a new or existing CNC machining center achieve its potential precision.

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Turning On A Machining Center

VIDEO. Part of Renishaw’s automated production process, this turning operation uses tools affixed to the machining center’s table while the workpiece is mounted in the spindle.

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Video: Automatic Part Verification Through Reference Comparison

The machining center in this automated production process inspects its own work and updates its own positioning. Probing a known, traceable reference makes this possible.

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Wear Compensation Ensures Accurate Wheel Contours

Profile grinder manufacturer Blohm Jung's GEOID system automatically compensates for wear in diamond dressing tools. By removing variables that require operator attention, the system is said to ease wheel dressing, ensure accurate profiles and extend the service life of dressing tools. 聽

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