Five-Axis
Five-Axis Machining Center Accommodates Small Workpieces
Mitsui Seiki’s compact PJ 303X machining center, to be highlighted at IMTS 2022, provides high precision, speed and versatility for critical parts like lens molds, medical products and EDM electrodes.
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When Automating a Task Beats Automating the Process
A medical manufacturer proves why a high mix of complex work need not deter any manufacturer from automation, whether via robot or pallet system.
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Compact Machining Center for Small Workpieces
IMTS22: Chiron Group’s Micro5 maximizes precision for small, micro-technical workpieces such as medical, watchmaking, jewelry and small electronics.
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View From My Shop Episode 5: Inside a Full Five-Axis Shop With KCS Advanced Machining
In this episode of our shop tour series, KCS Advanced Machining takes us inside their shop and breaks down why they decided to invest completely in five-axis machining centers.
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View From My Shop Episode 4: Prototype Machining From a Garage Shop
Guy Driscoll’s shop, Metal Parts Machine, is a garage shop that found success with automation. This mom-and-pop shop uses lights-out machining to run parts with 5-axis capabilities, cobots, pallet changers and more.
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Digital Twins Give CNC Machining a Head Start
Model-based manufacturing and the digital thread enable Sikorsky to reduce lead times by machining helicopter components before designs are finalized.
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View From My Shop, Episode 3: Expanding a Machine Shop With Budde Precision Machining
Three years ago, Budde Precision Machining was a well-regarded tool shop. Today, new technology has grown its reach and customer base far wider.
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Five-Axis Changes Weldments Into Monolithic One-Piece Parts
Moving from welding to five-axis machining enabled Barbco to redesign its weldments as monolithic one-piece parts with improved strength and repeatability.
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Best Practices: Machining Difficult Materials
Cutting hardened steel, titanium and other difficult materials requires picking the right tools, eliminating spindle runout and relying on best practices to achieve tight part tolerances.
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Back to the Charts for Productive Milling
Roughing operations can push a CNC spindle to its limits. Understanding how to interpret the horsepower chart can keep these operations within safe limits.
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