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October 08, 2025 - Volume 19 Issue 10
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Image - 8 advantages of electropolishing for deburring metal parts (Watch Video) 8 advantages of electropolishing for deburring metal parts (Watch Video)
Able Electropolishing is the world's largest electropolishing specialist, with over seven decades of experience, innovation and collaboration with manufacturers working in some of the world's most challenging industries, including aerospace, medical and more. In this article, the experts at Able describe the eight key benefits of electropolishing for removing microburrs from metal parts.
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Image - Complex axle castings manufactured as fast as the race car they were made for (Watch Video) Complex axle castings manufactured as fast as the race car they were made for (Watch Video)
Tridan Engineering, a contract manufacturer based in the UK, was asked to produce a stronger rally car axle for Ricardo Performance Products. The project would typically take 8-10 weeks to complete. Tridan was given 17 days. That's when they went probing for a solution at Renishaw.
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  Industry News
Image - Verisurf 2026 allows metrology software to now be embedded into the entire digital workflow (Watch Video) Verisurf 2026 allows metrology software to now be embedded into the entire digital workflow (Watch Video)
Faster inspection, greater visibility, repeatability and control for manufacturers
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  Emuge's high-performance end mill line now manufactured in the U.S.
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How will new government policies and AI affect the latest version of IMTS?
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  Hexagon's newly redesigned software offers porosity/inclusion analysis in a single solution
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Image - Renishaw's new, innovative Equator-X™ 500 -- two gauging systems in one Renishaw's new, innovative Equator-X™ 500 -- two gauging systems in one
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  New TIG welding machine reduces power consumption and excess heat (Watch Video)
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Image - YCM's next-gen 5-axis VMC: A workhorse for roughing, finishing and machining larger parts YCM's next-gen 5-axis VMC: A workhorse for roughing, finishing and machining larger parts
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  Norton's new 2- and 3-inch "mini" flap discs deburr, blend and finish hard-to-reach areas (Watch Video)
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Image - Keyence's newest 3D scanner uses AI to suggest the best way to measure each part (Watch Video) Keyence's newest 3D scanner uses AI to suggest the best way to measure each part (Watch Video)
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  New swiss-type automatic lathe perfect for small, complex parts (Watch Video)
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Image - New end mills feature revolutionary grinding process that enables aggressive tool paths and higher speeds New end mills feature revolutionary grinding process that enables aggressive tool paths and higher speeds
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  Exair's Ultra Line Vac ideal for moving abrasive materials found in blasting, grinding, and finishing operations
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