Five-Axis

Automation

How to Automate a Prototyping Shop

By focusing machine tending on pallets rather than individual parts, KAD Models has automated its high-mix, low-volume workload — and thrived as a result.

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Inside a CNC-Machined Gothic Monastery in Wyoming

An inside look into the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming, who are combining centuries-old Gothic architectural principles with modern CNC machining to build a monastery in the mountains of Wyoming.

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Milltronics Five-Axis Machining Center, Control Enhance Productivity

Milltronics USA Inc. introduces its first five-axis machining center, the VM250IL-5X, as well as its machine control, the Inspire+. 

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Refining Shopfloor Processes for Mission-Critical Parts

Pacon Mfg, Inc. has not rested on its laurels as the 2020 Top Shop Honoree for Shopfloor Practices and Performance. In the years since, it has refined its processes to continue excelling in a volatile market.

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Five-Axis Machines Speed NASCAR Engine Production

Moving from an aging set of five-axis mills to more advanced machines enabled Hendrick Motorsports to dramatically improve its engine production.

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Turn/Mill

Custom Workholding Shaves Days From Medical Part Setup Times

Custom workholding enabled Resolve Surgical Technologies to place all sizes of one trauma part onto a single machine — and cut days from the setup times. 

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DN Solutions America Unveils Impressive Chicago Technical Center at IMTS 2024

New tech center is serving as a cutting-edge showroom and a technological hub for advanced machining applications.

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IMTS

Chiron Group Unveils Virtual Showroom & Live Demos at IMTS 2024

Chiron Group combines the best of both worlds at IMTS 2024, featuring live demonstrations of their Micro5 and Mill 2000 machines, alongside a cutting-edge virtual showroom. This innovative approach allows visitors to explore Chiron’s full product lineup without the logistical challenges of transporting large equipment.

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FANUC Details Robotic Vision, ROBODRILLS and More at IMTS 2024

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

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Automation

How a Custom ERP System Drives Automation in Large-Format Machining

Part of Major Tool’s 52,000 square-foot building expansion includes the installation of this new Waldrich Coburg Taurus 30 vertical machining center.

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Campro USA
VERISURF
Okuma LB2000 EX III MYW
Milltronics INSPIRE Control
RazorStar
Paperless Parts machine shop software
Metal Forming Complex Parts
JTEKT
Okuma GENOS L3000-e MYW