Machines

Machining Centers 24 Feb 2015

Automotive Cylinder Coating for High-Production Applications

Daimler’s Nanoslide cylinder bore coating technology can now be incorporated into an automated process for high-volume production.

Five-Axis 24 Feb 2015

One Spindle Housing, Two Dedicated Spindle Motors

This technology combines two separate and dedicated spindle motors in a single spindle housing—one designed to perform high-torque roughing and the other designed for high-speed finishing.

Vertical Machining Centers 23 Feb 2015

Five-Axis Jig Boring and Milling Machine for Die-Mold

Available from Methods Machine Tools, the Yasda YBM Vi40 five-axis vertical jig boring and milling machine is intended for high-accuracy hard milling of complex dies, molds and components.

Horizontal Machining Centers 20 Feb 2015

HMC Cuts Exotic Materials for Aerospace

Okuma’s MA-12500H horizontal machining center is well-suited for large-part aerospace machining in aluminum alloys, cast iron and difficult-to-machine materials.

Grinding 20 Feb 2015

Cylindrical Grinding Technology in Motion

United Grinding's annual Motion Meeting in Thun, Switzerland, highlights the group’s latest developments in cylindrical grinding. News from this year’s event includes the introduction of new models that broaden the range of ID and OD cylindrical grinding in the Studer line.

Turn/Mill 19 Feb 2015

Swiss-Type Lathes Finish Small Workpieces in One Setup

Yama Seiki’s SW series Swiss-type lathes are designed to accommodate workpieces smaller than 42 mm (1.65").

Workholding 19 Feb 2015

Multi-Axis Workholding System Uses Three-Side Dovetail

The Get-A-Grip pedestal fixture for five-axis workholding uses a triangular clamping geometry for the matching workpiece and clamping dovetails.

Aerospace 19 Feb 2015

Wire EDM for Jet Engine “Fir Trees”

Advances in wire EDM (electrical discharge machining) technology have made it acceptable for machining critical aerospace parts. It may now become the preferred method for cutting turbine disc “fir trees,” a particularly demanding application that highlights the benefits of this machining process.