Machines
The Benefits of Horizontal Turning on a Mill-Turn Machine
A mill-turn machine that can rotate a large, bell-shaped workpiece in a horizontal orientation enabled this manufacturer to hit tight tolerance and cost targets. Minimizing non-value-added time and running lights out were also essential for success.
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HMC’s Low Center of Gravity Supports Heavy Loads
Toyoda Machinery offers its FA1050S 5-Axis trunnion-style horizontal machining center featuring high power, solid construction and high radial capacity.
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Line of Pneumatic Tools Covers Range of Sanding Applications
Dynabrade offers the National Detroit Legacy Series of pneumatic sanding tools, including dual-action, gear-driven and long board sanders offered in various sizes.
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Five-Axis Machining Complements Additive Manufacturing
Intricate components made through laser melting go directly to a five-axis machine as part of a service combining additive and subtractive processing.
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Expanded Sinker EDM Series Accommodates Large Workpieces
Makino has expanded its EDNC series of sinker EDM machines with the EDNC10, EDNC15 and EDNC20 models.
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EDM’s Dry Annealing Process Stiffens Wire
Seibu’s M35B high-precision wire EDM provides X-, Y- and Z-axis travels measuring 13.8" × 9.8" × 9.0" and is ideal for the machining of small to medium size parts.
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Video: Chatter Control in Spindle Speed Variation
Instead of running at a consistent speed, a CNC parameter enables the lathe’s spindle speed to automatically cycle up and down through a range. The process, therefore, spends only an instant at any problematic speed.
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Grinding Equipment for Production, Flexibility, Automation
This month’s curation of products focuses on grinding machines and related equipment.
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Five-Axis Demands a Talented Supporting Cast
This mold manufacturer’s choice of workholding, programming and cutting tool technology helped maximize the time available to navigate the challenges of getting used to its first-ever five-axis machining center.
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Five-Axis Machining Center Provides Torsion-Resistant Column
The Tongtai CT-350 VMC, available from Absolute Machine Tools, offers a small footprint and five-axis machining capability.
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