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    Franklin Precision Castings
    The Model TRX-1250CAM water-jet blasting machine at Franklin Precision Castings.
    Andrii Klemenchenko | Dreamstime
    Castings in a thermal processing chamber.
    Can-Eng Furnaces Intl.
    Two new contracts from automotive component manufacturers represent continued demand for Can-Eng Furnaces’ Mesh Belt Heat Treatment Systems.
    Bodycote
    Cold Jet
    ABB

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    Comau
    The Comau SmartReach incorporates a linear X axis, reinforced rotary axes with double encoders, and other specifically designed features in order to achieve “high-end CNC level performance.”
    New Products

    Automated Machining for Megacastings

    Oct. 17, 2024
    A combination of flexibility, stiffness, and accuracy supports one-setup machining of automotive structures, including megacastings, with a high-speed spindle able to reach compound...
    Dedmityay | Dreamstime
    Issues and Ideas

    Cost-Effective Cleaning for Foundries

    July 29, 2024
    A clean plant is more than advantageous – it’s essential, impacting product quality, worker safety, and regulatory compliance.
    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.
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    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.

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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.
    Messe Dusseldorf
    AGTOS
    Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH
    Norton | Saint-Gobain
    abk Pressenbau
    New Products

    Hydraulic Trimming for Megacastings

    Jan. 16, 2024
    Short cycle times, defined contour cuts with adjustable knives and highly repeatable accuracy, trimming removal and return are available for large-scale structural castings.
    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.