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Reduces machine tool quadrant glitches

THE OCCURANCE of machine tool quadrant glitches during circular interpolation routines are an established issue. Thanks to innovation from NSK, it is possible to mitigate the effects of this unwanted phenomenon. In what is reported to be a world-first, new NSK technology is able to stabilise friction whenever the ball screw reverses the direction of motion, significantly reducing the propensity for quadrant glitches.

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JASIC introduces TIG 200 Amp AC/DC machines

INTRODUCED BY welding inverter manufacturer JASIC, the TIG 200 analogue pulse AC/DC and TIG 202 digital pulse AC/DC are technologically advanced single-phase inverter power sources suitable for medium production work.

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A clean getaway

When precision engineering specialist, Grainger and Worrall Machining, was awarded a contract to machine V8 blocks and bedplates for a niche high-end OEM in performance car market, it turned to MecWash to achieve the highest cleanliness standards

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IntElect to support medical device development

AVENUE, A Nolato Company, has taken delivery of a 75t IntElect all-electric injection moulding machine at its site in Sligo, Ireland, describing it as “the ideal machine for medical start-up projects”. The investment will support growth in the company’s healthcare division, providing dedicated capacity to mould precision parts during the product development phase.

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Exacting cleanliness standards supported

THE COMMISSIONING of a new MecWash MWX400 is reported to have led to ‘big wins’ for the quality team at Croom Precision Medical, the Co. Limerick based manufacturer of medical implants and instruments.

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Tool life extension tips

THE COST of creating an injection moulding tool can run to thousands of pounds. Rather than investing in tool replacement, it may be possible to cut a new hole, increase the part size or expand the wall thickness, explains Broanmain.

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