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Workholding system with different chuck options

The Hainbuch Spanntop Nova workholding system now provides three different chuck options: The combi pull-back with end stop facility, the combi dead-length with end stop, and the modular chuck pull back version for bar work only.

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Micro-spotting drills

Toolex has added seven new 90° micro-spotting drills in sizes from 0.3 to 2.5mm to its range of more than 30,000 precision cutting tools held in stock for immediate despatch.

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Zigzag cable ties

To complement its range of stainless steel cable ties, Partex Marking Systems has introduced a range of zigzag roller ball spring ties. The spring technology maintains greater installed tension on solid surfaces, thus helping adherence and stopping slippage on surface.

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Cost effective solutions

In addition to TIG manual and TIG cold-wire welding, efficient MAG welding processes are increasingly being used in pipeline, apparatus and container construction. Hanser Gastechnik GmbH, for example, is using this versatile joining technology in the production of special solutions and batch products and relies on an advanced MIG/MAG TPS/i power source from Fronius

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Protected from wear and tear

Piping fresh, clean water through to your tap is a relatively straightforward process for a utility company; the difficulty lies in dealing with the wastewater. Here, Justin Leonard, director at igus, takes a look at how energy chain technologies are being applied in this industry with a number of tangible benefits

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Assured practitioner scheme: Up and running

After being successfully piloted throughout 2015, the Composites Assured Practitioner (CAP) Scheme is now able to offer commercial packages to small and large companies alike for pre-preg, wet lay-up and resin infusion processes. Claire Whysall, communications manager at Composites UK, the trade association for the UK composites supply chain, explains more about the scheme

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5-axis machining centre

The new Mecal MC304 Ariel-5 MDT machining centres from Addison Saws are able to automatically machine, drill, mill, slot and cut aluminium extrusions of up to 7.5m in length.

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25 year celebration

igus is celebrating 25 years since the launch of its chainflex range of cables developed specifically for moving applications in energy chains.

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Multi-axis manufacturing

Leader Chuck Systems has added the Exact Machinery range of precision CNC rotary tables and indexing units to its portfolio. The ISO 9001 accredited 180-strong company produces more than 3000 units each year.

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