Five-Axis

Five-Axis 3 May 2017

Automation Advances at FANUC 2017 Private Show

Updates unveiled at the company’s annual event promote higher-volume production, easier programming and better monitoring capability across product lines.

Five-Axis 1 May 2017

The Key to Success with Flexible Machining Cells Is People

This aerospace component manufacturer is committed to flexible machining cells for producing complex parts for the latest commercial airliner programs. Its newest cell adds both capacity and capability—and takes the company to a new level of commitment.

Horizontal Machining Centers 14 Apr 2017

Mitsui Seiki USA Appoints Chairman, CEO, COO

Together, they will manage inventory mix, business strategy development and implementation, and financial oversight.

Five-Axis 11 Apr 2017

Gundrill Offers Five-Axis Milling, Tapping

Eastec 2017: The redesigned DeHoff 2072TC from Kays Engineering is a gundrilling machine with five-axis capability.

Five-Axis 7 Apr 2017

Five-Axis, Fixed-Table Gantry Fits Various Industries

Eastec 2017: Zimmerman’s all-rounder FZ37 five-axis portal milling machine features a gantry construction with fixed side walls, a fixed clamping table and overhead portal for versatile machining.

Five-Axis 6 Apr 2017

Task Light Suitable for Machining Environment

Eastec 2017: The Rocia Focus LED spotlight and task light from Waldmann Lighting has a strong, full-metal aluminum design with a sealed housing to prevent the intrusion of liquids, dust or other foreign objects common to machining environments.

Automation 14 Mar 2017

Machining, Manufacturing Technology on Display in Pfronten

Automation, additive manufacturing, five-axis machining and more was on display at DMG MORI’s recent open house at its Pfronten, Germany, campus.

Milling Tools 10 Mar 2017

Ultrasonic Technology Poised for Advance into General Machining

Formerly applied only to exotic materials such as ceramics and gemstones, ultrasonic machining has been adapted to more general manufacturing. Titanium and CFRP are two workpiece materials in which the counterintuitive technology shows promise.

Automation 3 Mar 2017