Machines

EDM

EDM Stabilizes Wire Tension

Sodick's SL400G rigid, linear-motor-driven wire EDM incorporates a Fixed Jet (FJ) automatic wire threader, said to offer accurate and reliable threading rate for both submerged and non-submerged threading.

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Turning Machines

16-Speed Lathe Features Two-Axis DRO

The South Bend Lathe Co. offers the Turn-X 16-speed lathe as part of its Toolroom series, featuring the Fagor ProKit two-axis digital readout (DRO).

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Holemaking

Swiss-Type Turning Centers with Modular Spindle Construction

Available from Yama Seiki, the high-performance Goodway SW series of Swiss-type turning centers enables flexible operations such as turning, milling and cross drilling for workpieces smaller than 42 mm in diameter.

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Grinding

Grinding Wheels Increase Metal Removal Rates

Norton Abrasives offers its Gemini XXL aluminum oxide depressed-center grinding wheels for improved performance and increased metal removal rates on hard-grade carbon steel applications, weld repairs, flashing and jobs requiring a quick turnaround.

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Updated Waterjet Series Improves Cutting Speeds

Omax has updated its Maxiem series of JetMachining Centers with five next-generation models for high-performance abrasive waterjet cutting.

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Holemaking

Vertical Turning and Boring Center Accommodates Asymmetrical Workpieces

Republic Lagun’s VTBC-R series vertical turning and boring center provides cutting flexibility for very large or asymmetrical workpieces.

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Grinding

Grinding Machine Features Two Vertical Spindles

Vollmer's Vgrind 160 five-axis grinding machine was designed to produce solid carbide tools ranging from 2 to 20 mm in diameter, in conjunction with multi-layer machining.

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Five-Axis

Five-Axis Machining Center Features Adjustable Work Envelope

Available from Methods Machine Tools, the Yasda H40i high-precision five-axis machining center is designed for improved repeatability and accuracy, tighter tolerances, and shorter cycle times for aerospace, die/mold and automotive manufacturing.

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Grinding

CNC Grinder Shortens Lead Time for Specialty Tooling

Switching from manual grinding applications to CNC grinding applications with a Studer favoritCNC grinder from United Grinding helped ETW Inc. reduce lead times for custom HSK tooling.

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Large Y-Axis VMC Enables Complete Machining in Single Setup

When Sarro Manufacturing couldn’t manufacture large, aluminum plates in one setup, it installed a Feeler VMP-1100S from Methods Machine Tools Inc. The VMC cut cycle time and spiked productivity.

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