Five-Axis
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.
Read MoreGrob Partners with New Distributor for Wisconsin, Michigan
Premier Machine Tool Midwest will sell and service Grob’s five-axis machining centers and automation systems.
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Manufacturing News of Note: February 2017
F. Zimmerman expands U.S. presence, Ganesh appoints new president and other industry news.
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Adding Tilt to Trunnion-Table Turning
A modified gantry structure and other design attributes help consolidate setups even further on these five-axis machining centers. Includes video.
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Large Machining Center Has Retractable Roof for Part Loading
C.R. Onsrud’s Compact High Rail five-axis machining center has a larger work envelope and higher load capacity for more demanding machining applications, such as those encountered in the aerospace, automotive, medical and defense industries.
Read MoreMachining Center Processes Small, Complex Medical Parts Unattended
Available in three- and five-axis versions, the Mikron HSM 200U LP from GF Machining Solutions is designed for speed, efficiency, precision and quality surface finishes in the machining of small, complex components including medical implants and other highly detailed parts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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