Machines

Laser & Waterjet 24 Jul 2015

Dual-Tank Waterjet Supports Continuous Production

Techni Waterjet has developed its i713-G2 Dual Station waterjet cutting machine to suit high-production applications.

Turning Machines 23 Jul 2015

Lathes Turn Larger-Diameter Components

600 UK, parent company of Harrison Lathe, has announced the expansion of Harrison's Alpha XS lathe series with the heavy-duty 1660XS and 1760XS models designed to meet demands for accurate, efficient and economic turning of large-diameter workpieces.

Grinding 22 Jul 2015

Large-Part Grinding: Two Key Technologies

Developments in steady rest and in-process measurement technologies enable effective grinding of huge crankshafts.

Turning Tools 17 Jul 2015

A Really, Really Big Boring Bar

The developers are calling it the world’s largest anti-vibration boring bar—one that is capable of machining a bore 12 inches in diameter and as long as 165 inches. Sandvik Coromant designed and manufactured this boring bar in cooperation with lathe builder Gurutzpe Turning Solutions.

Automation 15 Jul 2015

High-Volume Grinding System Enables Lights-Out Operation

Designed for high-volume precision grinding, Glebar’s GT-610 CNC automatic centerless in-feed/through-feed grinding system features full CNC dressing capability.

Grinding 13 Jul 2015

Vertical Grinder Handles Polygonal Workpieces

Shigiya has upgraded its GPV-10-20 vertical CNC grinder to include the same polygon grinding capability used in the company’s larger GPES series with an updated direct-drive motor.

Grinding 13 Jul 2015

New Hybrid Unites Additive Manufacturing and Grinding

A machine performing surface and profile grinding, along with milling and laser metal deposition, is believed to be the world’s first hybrid grinder.

Vertical Machining Centers 6 Jul 2015

VMC Structure Supports High-Speed, Conventional Milling

Romi’s D 1000AP DD is a 40" × 24" vertical milling center designed to combine conventional and high-speed milling applications for die/mold, aerospace, agricultural, energy and other industries.