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180 MMS May 2017 mmsonline.com MODERN EQUIPMENT REVIEW Spotlight: Additive Manufacturing Okuma's newly developed MU-6300V Laser EX and Multus U3000 Laser E X smar t machines combine multitasking with high-definition additive manufacturing in metals. The machines perform hardening and laser metal deposition (LMD) in addition to milling, turning and grinding opera- tions. The smart machines are said to support mass customization and be suitable for meeting the quality demands of key aircraft components. With these two machines, the Laser EX series has now been expanded to a total of five models also including the MU-8000V Laser EX, MU-5000V Laser EX and Multus U4000 Laser EX. The series accommodates a range of workpieces, ranging to the maximum diameter of 1,000 mm supported by the MU-8000V Laser EX. Okuma America Corp., call 704-588-7000 or visit okuma.com/americas. EXPANDED RANGE OF MULTITASKING HYBRID MACHINE TOOLS posite materials. According to the supplier, the 3D printer delivers thermoplastic parts with high precision, durability and quality within a compact production-grade system. Applications include re ad y-to-use f unctional par ts and complete assemblies for aerospace, automotive, medical device and mobile device applications. T he ProX SLS 50 0 of fe r s ma x imum build envelope capacity of 15" × 13" × 18" (381 × 330 × 460 mm). The printer is equipped with 3D Sys- tems' latest print driver; automated part nesting on the fly; and an optional, automated material handling module that streamlines production and recycling of materials. Developed in tandem with the DuraForm ProX materials line, the printer is said to be capable of generating injection-molding-like par t quality. According to Methods 3D, the integration of printer and material yields 80 percent material reusabil- ity. DuraForm ProX materials used with the ProX SLS 500 include DuraForm ProX PA, an extra- strong thermoplastic ideal for low-temperature tooling, surgical tooling and saw guides component 3D PRINTER DELIVERS HIGH PRECISION AND QUALITY Methods 3D, a subsidiary of Methods Machine Tools, offers the 3D Systems ProX SLS 500 pro- duction 3D printer, featuring fast speeds, high print resolution and a range of engineered com-