Machines

Oil & Gas 24 Dec 2014

Integrated Machine Tools Process Oil and Gas Products

Weingärtner Maschinenbau offers machines for the oil and gas downhole and artificial lift industries.

Vertical Machining Centers 19 Dec 2014

Robot-Tended VMC Cell Changes Multiple Workpieces Simultaneously

Available from Methods Machine Tools, the Twin RoboDrill JobShop Cell features two FANUC D21 RoboDrill vertical machining centers serviced by a single articulating FANUC LR Mate 200iD robot.

Laser & Waterjet 17 Dec 2014

Plasma Cutting on a Waterjet

While waterjets are known for cutting accuracy, they can be slower and more costly to operate than other machines. Equipping waterjets with other capabilities—such as plasma cutting—can save time and boost productivity.

Oil & Gas 10 Dec 2014

How Important Is Oil Filtration for Grinding?

Oil filtration is pretty important for grinding, especially when you’re trying to “dust” a few microns off a part.

Horizontal Machining Centers 4 Dec 2014

Spotlight Slideshow: Machining Centers

Automatic pallet changers and support for automation are some popular features of recently released machining centers. View the December slideshow for more on these machines.

Measurement 1 Dec 2014

Video Measuring System Ensures Diamond Quality for Waterjets

A CNC video measuring system from Nikon Metrology helps Diamond Technology Innovations produce a more accurate diamond waterjet orifice.

Vertical Machining Centers 28 Nov 2014

VMC Enables Unattended Operations

Mazak’s Variaxis i-700 vertical machining center accurately processes long parts as well as those with complex profiled surfaces in single setups.

Horizontal Machining Centers 27 Nov 2014

HMC Offers Flexibility in Cutting Capabilities

Kitamura Machinery’s Mycenter-HX500G horizontal machining center, part of the company’s G series of machining centers, is designed for medium to large parts that require flexibility in cutting capabilities.

Workforce Development 26 Nov 2014

VMC Designed for Job Shops

The VMC850E vertical machining center from SMTCL Americas offers a compact layout, large side doors and extended axis travels, making it particularly well-suited for use in small job shops, the company says.