Machines

Five-Axis

Q&A: How a Self-Taught Machinist Started His Own Business

This machinist found an opportunity in a niche market and decided to learn machining and create his own business. Here's how he did it.

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Mazak Horizontal Turning Center Enables Versatile Machining

The QT-Ez 8MSY horizontal turning machine integrates seamlessly with bar feeders and robots, and accepts many additional options to tailor it to the needs of any shop.

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Grinding

Steady Culture, Flexible Plans Enable Custom Tooling Success

By late 2019, West Ohio Tool’s client list only spanned one page. The company overhauled its culture and is now on track for its most successful year ever.

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EDM

EDM Network Wire EDM Features Four-Axis Cutting

The EDMMax 434W fast-wire EDM includes four-axis cutting capability that enables it to cut 3D support structures or other shop-related parts.

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Automation

3 Lessons Job Shops Can Learn From Laser Cutters

This laser-cutting “job shop” designs its processes to make high-mix, low volume work profitable.

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SPONSORED

Should Blisk Machining be in Your Growth Plan?

Blisk machining offers a great business opportunity but requires technical expertise in machining difficult materials with multi-axis machines. The right partner can help you get started.

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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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EDM

MC Machinery EDM Offerings Provide Optimized Performance

MC Machinery’s Mitsubishi SG12 and MV2400 EDMs provide ergonomic and efficient operations.

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Turn/Mill

Multitasking Machines Cut Days From Shop’s Setups

Adopting WFL Millturn machines enabled BWXT to condense operations and setups while also providing a simple way to simulate and secure processes.

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Automation

Sodick Die-Sinker EDM Fits Range of Automation Needs

The Sodick ALG EDM series doubles motor response speed for the development of accurate, high-quality molds, and is equipped with automated features for continuous operations.  

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Okuma LB2000 EX III MYW
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World Machine Tool Survey
SolidCAM
MMS Made in the USA
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