Five-Axis
Drilling and Machining Centers Leverage BTA Process
Unisig’s USC-M series drilling and machining centers combine several processes into one machine capable of drilling and machining all four sides of a workpiece, reducing setup time and increasing accuracy for mold manufacturers.
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QFS Keeps Its Customers Moving With Integrated CAD/CAM
Quickly updating tool paths to remachine die surfaces enables this shop to provide short runs of prototype formed sheet metal parts. This fast response to engineering changes and design adjustments helps its customers adhere to tightly scheduled vehicle launch programs. QFS relies on integrated CAD and CAM software to make this happen. In this case, the software of choice are PowerShape and PowerMill from Delcam.
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Robot Machining Unit
A robot-based machine tool provides a simple and flexible option for certain machining applications.
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Product Spotlight Slideshow: Machining Centers
Every print issue of MMS highlights a particular type of product. For March, we focused on VMCs, HMCs and other machining centers.
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March 2014 Product Spotlight: Machining Centers
This slideshow features the machining centers we cover in the Modern Equipment Review Spotlight section in our March issue.
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Setting the Stage for Sizeable Composites Work
By adding a five-axis waterjet/milling machine, its biggest autoclave and a more expansive lay-up room, Royal Engineered Composites is positioning itself to win larger-scale aerospace work it sees on the horizon.
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Why a Few Degrees Matter
3 + 2 machining might not be as captivating as five-axis contouring operations, but it can be just as valuable.
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Shop Gains Efficiency through Machinery, Software Pairing
By pairing a multitasking machine with new Esprit CAM software from DP Technology, Von Ruden Manufacturing was able to increase its efficiency and compete with companies of a larger size.
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Job Shop Thrives on Specialized Software
ABEN Machine Products reduced programming times by integrating five-axis machining with GibbsCAM software.
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Five-Axis HMCs Open Medical Shop Capability
By implementing Grob’s horizontal five-axis machine, B&J Medical was able to make parts quickly and accurately, meeting ISO certification demands for medical manufacturers.
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