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| Developments In Machine Tool |
Hwacheon Looks At Flexibility & Quality
Klaus Ludwig, VP, Hwacheon Machine Tool Korea explained to Asia Pacific
Metalworking Equipment News in an exclusive at the concluded EMO that
flexibility is the philosophy behind the innovations and quality is the
ultimate marketing tool. By Joson Ng |
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| Case Study: Bucking The Trend In Safety Valves Manufacturing |
Taking up the challenge of fierce competition with prudent investments
opens the door to further process optimisation. By Xia Xipin, for DMG China |
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| Gunning For Better Results In Deep Hole Drilling |
When drilling to extreme depth to diameter ratio, there is a process
capable of maintaining accuracy and surface finish. By Anthony Fettig,
Unisig |
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| Technology Update: Gun Drilling |
Like any other metalworking processes, technological advancements in gun
drilling tackle the issue of process timing, tool life and above all,
performance. By Ze’ev Fisher, Iscar |
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| Gun Drilling: Keeping It Straight & Narrow |
The misalignment of gun-drilled holes is a common problem, although
solutions may not be too far away. By Shahnawaz Abdul Hamid |
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| Drilling To The Extreme |
Deep holes with small diameters can be a particular challenge.
Contributed by Jaslin Huang, Walter AG Singapore |
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| Bent On Accuracy |
When traditional production methods such as manual gauges no longer
present an economical solution, an optical measuring system was tested
to determine its suitability for inspection of manufactured tubes in the
aerospace industry. By Jutta Thiel, Aicon 3D Systems |
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| Carl Zeiss At EMO |
Asia Pacific Metalworking Equipment News asked Darko Mihajlovic, sales
manager (Asia) Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik the one question at
is on every visitor’s mind. By Joson Ng |
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| Case Study: The ‘Soft’ Approach For ‘Hard’ Issue |
An Aero-engine component maker reduces hard gauge costs with a
software-driven gauge. Contributed by Malcolm Price, Renishaw UK |
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| Be More Competitive In Sheet Metalworking By Using Software |
The right software pays off, because they make a company more productive
and profitable. By Martin Engel, Bystronic |
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| Case Studies: Striving For Productivity |
Two companies in Indonesia use their investments in technology as a
basis for their growth. By Matthew Fowles, LVD |
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| Opportunities For Metalworking Companies In Healthcare |
A unique synergy between healthcare and metalworking is forming, a
testament to a growing phenomenon brought about by changes happening in
the world today. By Peter Dickin, Delcam |
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| Managing A Metal Jobshop |
Augustine Quek sat down with Eddie Koh, MD of Eratech to find out the
ins and outs of running a precision metal machining company. |
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| Market Outlook 2012 |
The Big Question: Will The Arrows Point Up Or Down? |
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| Event Review: Trumpf Tech Day 2011 |
Trumpf marked its 20 years in Singapore with the opening of their first
marking laser assembly site in Asia. By Joson Ng |
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| Winning With Knowledge |
Joern Grindel, sales director, Seco is confident of facing any
competition or challenges in the future. This self-assurance stems from
the range of productions and technologies that are available and the
knowledge of what the customers want. By Joson Ng |
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| Innovative Approaches In Machining Composites |
The development of new innovative approaches in machining composites,
aimed at achieving high production speed, cost reduction and other
benefits, are key to meeting future processing demands. By Frédérique
Mutel, JEC Group |
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| Renewing An Empire |
Fast efficient vertical transport has given a grand old building a
modern touch. |
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| Reinventing The Wheel |
Design software programs were used to put a modern spin on a traditional
exercise bike, creating a piece of luxury fitness equipment. |
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