Horizontal Machining Centers
Large-Format Machining Simplifies Tube Manufacturing
Downtime is the enemy of efficient manufacturing — a problem FIBA Technologies has addressed through purchasing a Soraluce FLP 14000.
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Lean Approach to Automated Machine Tending Delivers Quicker Paths to Success
Almost any shop can automate at least some of its production, even in low-volume, high-mix applications. The key to getting started is finding the simplest solutions that fit your requirements. It helps to work with an automation partner that understands your needs.
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Weingärtner Maschinenbau HMC Provides Stable Machining
The MPMC features a wide base, optimized guide ratio and configuration of the guideways to provide stability and prevent vibration during operation, even under extreme cutting conditions.
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Horizontal High-Speed Machining Saves Hundreds of Work Hours
High-speed machining is the latest change at Blair-HSM South, helping this once old-fashioned shop improve productivity and morale while enabling new work.
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Grob Robot Cell Enables Long Periods of Unmanned Operation
The GRC-R12 robot cell features a pneumatic single- or double-gripper system, as well as a drawer feed system with six drawers.
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Translating a Prototyping Mindset to Production
The experimental mindset that benefited BDE Manufacturing Technologies as a prototype job shop has given it an adaptable edge as a production facility.
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Shop Replaces Two Verticals With One Horizontal
By trading two VMCs in to help finance the purchase of a new HMC, this shop was able to significantly increase production and move to lights-out machining.
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Four-Axis Horizontal Machining Doubles Shop’s Productivity
Horizontal four-axis machining enabled McKenzie CNC to cut operations and cycle times for its high-mix, high-repeat work — more than doubling its throughput.
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Fryer Offers Compact HMC for Small-Lot Machining
The Fryer HR-40 features a built-in 24" rotary table for multi-sided machining.
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JTEKT Launches New Series of HMCs
The new FH5000 series machines include a 500-mm table capable of handling 1,000-kg loads.
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