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    Hypertherm Associates
    The Powermax SYNC integrates into robotic cells and is available in three industrial-grade power models – 65 A, 85 A or 105 A – for different metal thicknesses, and single-piece cutting cartridges for different cutting requirements.
    New Products

    Robotic Plasma Cutting

    Oct. 1, 2024
    Automated cutting technology based on a simple cartridge device removes gates, runners, overflow, and biscuits for large diecastings.
    Zzz1b | Dreamstime
    New Products

    Cutting-Edge Cleaning Fluid

    July 9, 2024
    New cleaning formula also removes fluxes and effectively removes heavy greases, silicone oils, and organic contaminants from metals, alloys, composites, and some plastics.
    Photo 78234546 © Moreno Soppelsa | Dreamstime.com
    Materials

    Quiz: What Do You Know About Additive Manufacturing?

    June 27, 2024
    There’s a lot of value in additive manufacturing for metalcasters. Test your knowledge with our latest quiz.
    ABB Robotics
    New Products

    New Modular Large Robots

    May 7, 2024
    The IRB 7710 and 7720 add more flexibility to a series of devices now capable of handling payloads from 70 to 620 kg, for high-payload and high-accuracy applications.
    Messe Dusseldorf
    Industry Events

    FM&T's 2024 Guide to Exhibitors

    April 19, 2024
    Foundry and diecasting professionals gather to inquire, discuss, engage, and explore new developments.

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    Issues and Ideas

    FM&T's 2025 Business Outlook Survey

    Sept. 27, 2024
    Contribute your knowledge and insights on the progress and direction of the metalcasting industry.
    AGTOS
    Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH
    Norton | Saint-Gobain
    abk Pressenbau
    Rösler
    Homogenous, smooth, polished
    Finishing

    Targeted Surface Finishing for Implants

    July 11, 2023
    To function properly – and to last a lifetime – orthopedic parts require precisely defined finishes on different surface areas. Smith+Nephew has two new work cells to achieve ...
    ATI Industrial Automation
    The CGV-900 offers built-in compliance, allowing the unit to compensate for irregularities in part surfaces and maintain contact with a workpiece. The compliance force is adjustable, so users can fine-tune finishing processes in real time.
    New Products

    Compliant-Angle Grinding Tool

    June 27, 2023
    Automated alternative to grinding and finishing by hand brings versatility to robotic grinding and reduces employee safety concerns.
    Dmitry Kalinovsky | Dreamstime
    Plasma - or laser - cutting achieves clean cuts that require less grinding or deburring in subsequent finishing steps.
    Finishing

    Automated Plasma Cutting Removes Sprues

    April 4, 2023
    A robotized work cell is more flexible and reliable than stamping for cleaning excess metal from large-dimension automotive diecastings.
    Guyson Corp.
    Guyson Corp. surface roughness gauge, based on a third party-certified “Master Specimen” of non-periodic Ra standard.
    New Products

    Define Ra Value for Blast Finishing

    March 28, 2023
    A specific surface-roughness gauge for determining an exact Ra value based on a non-periodic value. is produced using a one-pass blasting method and quantified as per ASTM D7127...