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30 euromold review 46 tooling
55 New system achieves optimum clamping
performance on small cross sections;
rotary tables; new 6 jaw power chuck.
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workholding
Automation for the nation
The latest automated workpiece handling
technology can cut labour costs.
62 Touch trigger probe range enhanced.
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quality
Framework for the future
NPL Training’s measurement skills
programme; what’s new about it?
Not just a box
DROs keep inspection in check for supplier
of bespoke rotary table solutions.
Lighter, faster, more accurate
Faro Technologies’ latest generation
features a number of enhancements.
software
Software supports surgeons
Orthopaedics specialist exploits software
for custom-made bone and joint implants.
Mojo working
CAD/CAM technology gives you the
power to ski all day.
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the latest news, events, features, products and installations
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forming &
fabrication
Do it all
New machine for thin sheet combines
mill, tap, countersink, machining ops.
Astute choice for BAE systems
Building a nuclear sub challenges sheet
metal components supplier.
materials supply/
subcon scene
Price & delivery
Raw material supply: BTMA members reflect
on trends at the turn of the year.
70 High performance polymers; lower-cost
alternative stainless combats nickel price?
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Look no lead
New brass tackles health & environmental
disadvantages of machinability additions.
Local and global
A metal stockist evolves into a strategic
supplier and supply chain partner.
Special alloy transformation
Investment and determination regenerate
iconic UK supplier of special alloys.
76 b2b profiles
77 recruitment
78 showcase
80 products and services
83 webwatch/advertisers’ index
contents
MWP AWARDS
2008
The judges are in place,
we’re finalising the
entertainment and entries
have started arriving. And
there’s still plenty of time
for you to enter; go to
www.mwpawards.com
for details.
cover
The future may look something
like this! Meanwhile we report on
some of the manufacturing
technology behind suppliers to
the UK energy sector as it
currently exists. See pages 32-35.
January 2008, Volume 152, Issue 1
www.mwponline.com
See the latest Business and
Technology News, Features, Case
Studies and Product Introductions -
plus the Events Diary that includes
details of local, national and
international Exhibitions,
Conferences and Machine Tool
Open House events - all on
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regularly updated website:
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