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News Release from: Kennametal UK | Subject: Multi-station tooling system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 May 2006
Multi-station tools suit mill-turn
centres
For modern multi-purpose turning and milling machines, a novel multi-station tooling system increases the efficiency and flexibility of these machines by reducing tool changes.
To suit the market growth of modern multi-purpose turning and milling machines, Kennametal has developed a unique multi-station tooling system that increases the efficiency and flexibility of these machines even further The compact design and superior rigidity of the new KM25 quick-change system provides a basis for the design of tools with multiple cutting edges that offer very great flexibility of use
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Nov 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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