Machines

Vertical Machining Centers 5 Feb 2016

Heavy-Duty VMC Provides High-Accuracy Positioning

The Johnford SV-60H vertical machining center, available from Absolute Machine Tools, is designed for durability, rigidity and capacity combined with speed.

Turn/Mill 5 Feb 2016

Multifunction Milling Center Performs Four-Axis Turning

GF Machining Solutions introduces the Mikron Mill P 800 U Simultaneous Turning (ST) which provides milling and turning in a single machine.

Five-Axis 4 Feb 2016

Smaller Machining Center Maintains High Volumetric Accuracy

DMG MORI has extended the high-precision machining centers in its Dixi series to include the smaller Dixi 125 for workpieces with diameters ranging to 1,250 mm.

Horizontal Machining Centers 3 Feb 2016

Drilling Machine Changes from BTA to Gundrill Tooling without Dismantling

Unisig has added the high-precision UNI-50BTA to its UNI series of deep-hole drilling machines.

Vertical Machining Centers 2 Feb 2016

Shorter Lead Times for Custom Metal Blanks

With the help of newly-acquired duplex milling technology, TCI Precision Metals offers shorter lead times for its custom machine-ready blanks.

Five-Axis 1 Feb 2016

Taking It Slow Pays Off for Learning Five-Axis Machining

A deliberately incremental approach helped this shop flatten a significant learning curve for collaborating on the postprocessor, easing setups and using cutting tools effectively.

Automation 1 Feb 2016

“Smart” Generator Technology Makes EDM Operation Intuitive

GF Machining Solutions offers four generator features that enable users to input desired burning results into the CNC, and let the system do the rest.

Grinding 1 Feb 2016

Shop Transitions to Aerospace Work with CNC Grinder

J&E Precision Tool met increased demand for complex, high-precision parts with the Studer S33 grinder from United Grinding, leading to improved workflow, part quality, machine utilization and quoting.

Automation 1 Feb 2016

EDM Cell Cuts Lead Time in Half, Improves Quality

Sodick's AG60L sinker EDM and an Erowa Robot Compact helped Ford Tool and Machining LLC cut lead time in half when it needed to reduce downtime and increase repeatability.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 1 Feb 2016

Increase Machining Efficiency through Machine Monitoring

A manufacturer that is distinctive for its attention to in-cycle machining productivity describes its efforts to obtain efficiency improvements outside of the machining cycle. The shop’s primary tool is a simple, daily, graphical recap that illustrates when each machine tool was and was not making parts.

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