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modern equipment review Workholding Products NEVER BUILD ANOTHER FIXTURE The 4 and 5-axis dovetail fxtures you've been waiting for. Now available in MODULAR CONFIGURATIONS for even faster change-out! Place multiple RWP-024 in-line to hold long parts. Complete 95% of your workpiece in one holding with Raptor dovetail fxtures. In Stock and Ready to Ship! 1-800-824-8333 RaptorWorkholding.com 220 MMS September 2013 mmsonline.com According to Emag, the system minimizes mechanical stress, microcracking and tool life due to its lack of heat input. The stand-alone machine provides a machining area measuring 1,150 × 950 mm and a vertical travel of 300 mm, and is capable of cutting small or odd-shaped angles, and intricate contours and cavities, including nano and thin-walled section contours. The system is designed to form the base of a modular machining concept, and is suitable for highprecision machining applications in the aerospace, automotive, medical and nano industries. Emag LLC, call 248-477-7440 or visit emag.com. Horizontal Boring Mill offers two spindle Models Available from Yama Seiki, the AWEA BL-series horizontal boring mill is available with two different boring spindle models: the BL-S series and the BL-FM. Both models are equipped with a 40-tool automatic toolchanger located outside the working area to keep coolant and chips off the magazine and toolchange arm. X-axis travel ranges from 78.4" to 157.4", depending on the model; Y-axis travel measures 70.9" (94.5" optional); and W-axis travel measures 23.6". The table can accommodate a ma ximum load of 22,000 lbs. The BL-S series machine features a 120-mm (4.7") diameter quill-type boring spindle with 600 mm of travel designed to increase rigidity and stability during heavy cuts. The machine's spindle motor features continuous/30-min. ratings of 22/26 kW (30/35 hp). The stepless, variable-speed, gear-driven spindle has a two-step gearbox