Machines

Top Shops

Benefits of Being Social

Social media is becoming a more popular marketing tool for shops. It also offers another avenue for us to identify top shops to cover in our magazine.

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Why the Surge in HMCs?

Spending on horizontal machining centers is forecast to reach its highest level in more than a decade. Small shops in particular are buying these machines. A shop I recently visited illustrates the reason.

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EDM

Shop Grows Its EDM Machining Capabilities

Extreme Wire EDM Service Inc. could not efficiently machine large parts on its existing EDMs. The AgieCharmilles Cut P 1250 wire EDM solved this problem, reducing the time, effort and cost of setting up and producing the part.

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Why Machine This Boxy Part on a Lathe?

South Morgan Technologies has long thrived on its ability to mill boxy parts on a turning platform. Today, newer technology and techniques enable saying “yes” to more work than ever before.

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Twin Milling Heads Enable Two-, Four-, Six-Sided Machining

The You Ji DSM series of heavy-duty duplex milling machines, available from Absolute Machine tools, is engineered specifically for two-, four- or six-sided production squaring and chamfering of square and rectangular workpieces.

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Five-Axis

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.

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Five-Axis

Machining 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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Automation

Hyundai Wia Names Exclusive Dealer for Michigan

Geoteck Machine Tool Solutions’ field technicians average over 28 years of service and support experience.

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Turning Machines

Video: Bar Puller for CNC Lathe

Automation doesn’t have to be intricate. This video shows a simple device for automating the operation of a CNC lathe.

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Five-Axis

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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