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Five-Axis 26 Jan 2017

Five-Axis VMC Offers Power and Precision

Hardinge offers its next-generation Bridgeport XT 630 five-axis VMC designed to achieve maximum capacity and performance in the aerospace, die/mold, medical and automotive industries.

Horizontal Machining Centers 25 Jan 2017

Five-Axis HMC’s Thermal Stability Maintains Precision

Heller’s FP 4000 five-axis HMC provides twin drives in the Z axis for flexibility and high precision, particularly in tool and die or contract manufacturing.

Five-Axis 25 Jan 2017

F. Zimmerman Expands North American Operations

Zimmerman Inc., which is aimed at expanding F. Zimmerman GmbH’s activity in North America, will offer sales and service from its new Michigan facility.

Five-Axis 19 Jan 2017

Five-Axis Machine’s Gantry, U-Shaped Base, Column Increase Rigidity

Methods Machine Tools has expanded its Feeler line to include the gantry-style U-800 five-axis machining center, designed for versatile high-precision machining of large, heavy parts.

Vertical Machining Centers 13 Jan 2017

What a Machining Center Really Costs: Total Lifecycle ROI

A white paper explains why it’s important to look at the entire lifecycle of a machine to determine its true costs and benefits.

Five-Axis 1 Jan 2017

Mold Manufacturing Automation Leaves No Part Behind

The right mindset, the right five-axis technology and an intuitive approach to palletization help this mold shop extend automated control to the majority of its high-mix work.

Five-Axis 29 Nov 2016

Five-Axis HMC’s Solid Machine Base Enables Tough Cutting of Exotic Metals

Toyoda’s FA1050 five-axis HMC is said to provide a solid base, the highest metal removal rate in its class and low required maintenance, leading to longer tool and machine life.

Five-Axis 28 Nov 2016

Machining Center Provides Large Work Volume with Dual Tables

C.R. Onsrud’s HM hybrid mill combines the accuracy and rigidity of a CNC mill with the large work volume and high machining speeds of a router.

Five-Axis 23 Nov 2016

Vertical Jig, Boring, Drilling Machine Machines Five Sides of Workpiece

Methods Machine Tools offers the Yasda YBM Vi40 five-axis vertical CNC jig, boring and drilling machine designed for hard milling applications and complex dies, molds and components in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical and electronics industries.