Horizontal Machining Centers
Cell’s Benefits Derive From Sum of Its Parts
This shop’s experience with implementing a cell consisting of four robot-fed HMCS demonstrates that success depends on more than automation alone.
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Heavy-Duty HMCs Machine Large Parts
Mag’s modular HMC 1250/1600 series is designed for high-precision, high-productivity machining for the aerospace, power generationand off-road industries.
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Small Engine Precision Fuels Fifth-Axis Production Concept
The challenge holding tight tolerances for its billet RC helicopter engine components drove this company to develop an innovative fifth-axis tombstone device to complete multiple parts on an HMC in one setup.
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HMC’s Oversized Guideways Boost Rigidity
Designed for high-production environments requiring high accuracy, YCM Americas’ H630B HMC incorporates oversize roller-type guideways for increased rigidity.
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Large-Part HMC Series Adds A-Axis Tilt Spindle
Mag’s modular HMC 1250/1600 high-precision, high-productivity series is engineered for machining large aerospace, power-generation, pump, valve and off-road equipment parts.
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HMC Designed for Tough Cuts in Large Parts
Kitamura’s Mycenter-HX800iL HMC is designed for heavy-duty, large-part precision machining.
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HMC Features 50-Taper Spindle for Heavy-Duty Cutting
Featuring a 50-taper spindle, OKK’s HM500S/50 HMC is designed for heavy-duty cutting of small parts as well as hard-to-cut materials, such as titanium.
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HMC Machines Large Parts for Aircraft Industry
Mori Seiki’s NHX10000 high-precision HMC is the largest model in the NHX series of X-class HMCs.
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A Model Machine for Titanium
Researchers develop a machine tool that controls vibration to mill titanium more productively. The machine relies on guideway systems delivering stiffness that is literally infinite.
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Cycle Efficiency
Automated machining processes enable this maker of high-performance mountain bike parts to manufacture efficiently with minimal staff.
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