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January 17, 2018 - Volume 12 Issue 01   Featured Sponsor One Machine. Endless Possibilities. By combining the power of Okuma's legendary machine craftsmanship with cutting-edge laser technology, we've built next-generation super multitasking machines that offer subtractive and additive functionality. That means you have metal hardening, coating capabilities, and start-to-finish production at your disposal, all within a single machine. Discover Laser EX   Featured Articles Job Shop Takes "CAM-Do" Attitude to Offset Decline in Grinding Orders After seeing a decline in the precision grinding market in recent years, Nadjar company director, Renaud Nadjar, has expanded his Villeurbanne, France-based shop to take on a variety of other machining processes. Full Article What's the Best Way to Mark Your Parts? Job shop owners often have questions about different marking methods and which ones are most effective. From hot stamping and ink marking, to dot marking, there are multiple ways to approach marking parts. However, if you're looking for a permanent solution, Numberall Stamp and Tool's sales manager, Rick Pellerin, writes that there's one method definitely more effective than others. Full Article   Featured Sponsor Proven Results: Double Your Machine Capacity -- Extend the Life of Your Cutting Tools VoluMill™ -- Proven Ultra High-Performance Toolpath Technology that provides a competitive advantage to manufacturing companies around the world. Reduce rough milling cycle times up to 90% Reduce cutting tool costs up to 75% Generate low-force toolpaths for all materials and parts Maximize material removal with high precision and reliability Optimize machine performance while reducing cutting tool wear 3-Axis and 5-Axis rough milling capabilities Click here for more info.   Industry News New Video Showcases 5-Axis VMC Debut Full News Item   New Collaboration Produces Secure, Digital Process for Additive Manufacturing Full News Item Laser Welding Continues to Help Patients Eliminate Pain Full News Item   CleanFactoryAir.com Offers High-Performance Dust Collector Filters Full News Item   Featured Sponsor Some of the Fastest ROI Solutions in the Industry! Mitee-Bite Products continually expands its wide range of workholding solutions and design services to all major industries including customers wishing to learn more about process improvement. From simple solutions to lights-out automation, we help you maximize your machine's capabilities, save on material costs and reduce set-up times. Calculate time saved in hours and days, not minutes or seconds. View Testimonials | www.miteebite.com   Product Spotlight 360° Nozzle Sprays Up to 13 Feet in Diameter View This Product   5-Axis Machine's New Auto Work Changer Allows Shops to Achieve Unmanned Continuous Operation View This Product New Line of Portable Drum Handlers Ideal for Repetitive Lifting View This Product   Low-Cost, Portable Measuring System Eliminates Machining Defects View This Product   Featured Sponsor Economical Bench Top Press Numberall offers a line of economical bench top presses. Made in Sangerville, ME USA, they are available in hand, motorized or pneumatic versions. With a rating of 3 tons, they can be used for marking, staking or riveting. Numberall has a complete range of marking tools to fit the Model 136 line. More Information   Product Spotlight Cont'd New 100-Watt Fiber Laser Marks Parts 40% Faster View This Product   New 8 Inch Buffer Features Variable Speeds, Less Vibration, and Operator Safety View This Product Vacuum Generator Offers Large Suction Flow -- Ideal for Automotive Manufacturing View This Product   Die Sinking EDM Maintains Precise Spark Gap Between Part and Electrode View This Product   Featured Sponsor Super Air Knife Replaces Noisy Blowers EXAIR's Super Air Knife delivers a uniform, high volume, high velocity sheet of air for blowoff, cooling and drying applications. Energy use is 1/3 that of typical blowoffs. Eliminates costly downtime of blowers. Noise is under 70 dBA at 80 PSIG. Web site offers detailed information. Career Builder Hot Job Opportunities Modern Applications News has Partnered with CareerBuilder to Provide You with Links to the Latest Jobs in Metalworking. Subscribe to MAN Nelson Publishing, LLC | www.modernapplicationsnews.com PO Box 424, Alto, MI 49302 Phone: 941-539-7579 webmaster@modernapplicationsnews.com