Machines

Leveraging Laser Technology

Bruce Boone says laser technology enables him to make specialized rings from titanium and other materials that his competitors can’t offer.

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EDM

Hole Making as a Core Competency

This manufacturer leverages various nonconventional machining processes to create accurate holes in a range of tough materials. In fact, precision hole-making has become one of its specialties.

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Aerospace

“Right-Sized” Machine for Structural Aerospace Parts

This five-axis machine offers a compact footprint and atypical automated pallet changing system for small, yet challenging aerospace structural components.

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Use the Machine Tool to Machine Tools

This shop has developed various time-saving tool components by creating them internally, including one tooling solution now being used by other shops as well.

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Turn/Mill

Turn-Mill Machine Features Counter Spindle

WFL’s M80-G Millturn features a counter spindle and is available with distances between centers measuring 2,000, 3,000, 4,500 or 6,000 mm.

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HMC Designed to Boost Productivity

The HU63EX horizontal machining center from Mitsui Seiki is designed to boost metalworking productivity.

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Turning Machines

CNC Turning Center for High-Production Applications

Goodway’s GLS-1500 series CNC turning center, available from Yama Seiki, features a 30-degree slant-bed casting design said to provide smoother chip disposal and easier operator access.

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Basics

How One Job Shop Tackled Tungsten

When this aerospace job shop settled on machining tungsten alloys and other heavy metals as its specialty, it had to have a machine tool, cutting tools, workholding and process know-how to succeed.

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Oil & Gas

Gunsmithing Lathe Features Enclosed Gearbox

Grizzly Industrial’s model G0750G 12" × 36" gunsmithing lathe features an enclosed gearbox for quieter operation, longer gear and bearing life, and fewer oil changes.

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Electrode Machining Center Mills Graphite, Copper Electrodes

Sodick’s high speed TT1-400A electrode machining center is designed for high-precision milling of graphite and copper electrodes.

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