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May 16, 2018 - Volume 12 Issue 06
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Image - Watch How Motorcycle Shop Rode Machine-Tending Robots to 400% Production Increase Watch How Motorcycle Shop Rode Machine-Tending Robots to 400% Production Increase
Rekluse, in conjunction with its spin-off company, VersaBuilt, has developed a universal robotic machine tending solution that works with any CNC machine, is affordable for the average machine shop, reduces costs by 50 percent, and has been real-world tested while machining aftermarket clutches for motorcycles.
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According to the experts at Okuma, many machine tool users have a knee-jerk reaction when they hear the term horizontal machining center: "that's too expensive for me." While it's true that typical horizontal machining centers (HMCs) are more expensive (at the time of purchase) than vertical machining centers (VMCs), the high level of productivity you can achieve with an HMC can deliver a larger and speedier return on your investment.
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Image - Benchtop Dot Peen Marker Now Offers Larger 12" x 7" Marking Area Benchtop Dot Peen Marker Now Offers Larger 12" x 7" Marking Area
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  Super Multitasking CNC Machine Combines Additive and Subtractive Capabilities
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