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Industrial Production Growing Faster and Faster

The consumer durable goods industrial production index was 95.0 in May 2012. This was the fourth month in a row that the index had been at or above 95.0.

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Five-Axis

Cryogenic Machining of 787 Fuselage

Starting early next year, Boeing South Carolina will mill and drill composite fuselage sections for the 787 Dreamliner through cryogenic machining.

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Introducing Mrs. Emily Probst

Exactly five years ago, Emily Tudor joined the staff of 91ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ÎÛ. Now Emily has joined Jeff Probst as partner in the married life. Congratulations on both reasons to celebrate!

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The View from Spain

Amid increasing economic difficulties, Spanish technology suppliers are directing their focus beyond Europe, and the United States is certainly on the radar. Here is a brief overview of some of the technology they have to offer.

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Machine Tool Orders Remain Robust

According to USMTO, machine tool orders in April 2012 were 2,066 units and $469,653,000. Unit sales have been above 2,000 machines 10 out of the last 14 months.

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Worth the Trip

The Hardinge Machine Tool Show (HMTS) welcomed more than 750 visitors this year. Along with a vast lineup of Hardinge machines, more than 40 of its industry partners rounded out the trade-show atmosphere.

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Toolholders

Horizontal Shrink-Fit Machine for Micromachining Applications

Toolholders with HSK interfaces are said to be the best option for micromachining applications. This horizontal shrink-fit machine is designed to speed and simplify cutter changes using these toolholders.

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Should Your Next VMC Be an HMC?

You might need a new machining center, but what kind should you buy? Jason Schumacher of machine tool distributor Hartwig argues that it may well be time for a horizontal machining center.

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CAD Validation

Here’s one way to quickly compare a translated CAD model to an OEM’s authority model to determine translation accuracy.

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Video: Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing technology from Fabrisonic shows ultrasonic additive manufacturing being used to produce a mold with conformal cooling channels.

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A Look at the World’s Largest Inverted VTL

Learn about noteworthy design elements that enable this inverted vertical turret lathe to accurately and effectively machine very large components.

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Industry Grows at Slower Rate

With a reading of 52.8, the May MBI showed that the metalworking industry continued to grow. However, the rate of growth was the second slowest since August 2009.

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