“We believed we would benefi t from the high-speed milling, bulk stock removal and the extra precision of the machine technology, but not to the degree that it was going to pay for itself. High speeds and feeds are great, but we really needed the shorter setup times,” Bergeron said. “The accuracy and reliability of the Mazak machines make it possible for us to repeat parts months and months apart without any tramming in of vises and so forth,” Bergeron said. “That is huge when you are doing setup after setup on short-run pieces.” For more information from Mazak Corp., go to www.mazakusa.com, or phone 859-342-1700.


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3D Laser Gaging Ensures Flawless Engine Fasteners


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n an automobile engine, seven types of screws out of approximately 70


are considered critical to achieving the engine’s specifi ed design perfor-


mance, despite high vibration and heat. The seven include bolts for the cylinder head, crankshaft, con rod, fl ywheel, and main bearing cap, as well as for the camshaft cap, camshaft sprocket and VCT.


ONE ADAPTER. INFINITE OPTIONS.


SMARTER WORKHOLDING


Switch out chucks in minutes with our new Chuck Switching System. The precision adapter quickly and accurately connects any CCS chuck to the machine spindle and drawtube.


At SMW Autoblok, we have dozens of ways for you to hold workpieces better, stronger and smarter. Call or visit our website to learn more.


GI-360T laser inspection system includes a tilt-and-lift feature that ensures the laser head is perpendicular to the part, correct- ing for the cosine error of headed parts.


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