Mitsubishi Power Systems Selects MAX-TEK Rotary Trunnion Grinding Centers

MAX-TEK, LLC, Superabrasive Machine Technologies has announced the sale of two HGC800 Horizontal 5-Axis Rotary Trunnion Grinding Centers to Mitsubishi Power Systems, Orlando, FL.

"The new HGC800's will be the centerpiece in the manufacture of turbine vanes for ground-based power generation gas turbines," said a company spokesperson. "These machines are capable of using plated CBN, Vitrified CBN and conventional grinding wheels as well as milling and drilling tools.

"With delivery in 2008, these MAX -TEK Grinding Centers will be housed in a new $64.5 million dollar Mitsubishi Power Systems facility as a long-term investment in increased capabilities for combustion turbine blade and vane component manufacturing.

"For MAX-TEK to have a role in the Mitsubishi Power Systems augmentation of its worldwide new parts manufacturing capacity is truly significant. It provides us with a high profile opportunity to deliver on the promise of our technology and demonstrate our engineering and manufacturing expertise," said Vincent Girard, MAX-TEK sales and marketing director.

For more information contact:

MAX-TEK LLC

323 Clark Street

P.O. Box 367

Milldale, CT 06467

860-426-0147

Fax. 860-426-0758

www.maxtekmachine.com

E-mail: sales@max-tekllc.com

 

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