Machines
Heavy Engineering: The Complex Logistics of Moving Large Machine Tools
One of our fascinations with large-format machine tools has little to do with their capabilities, but everything to do with the logistics involved with getting them up and running. Here’s how one of the world’s oldest builders of giant machine tools tackles the challenge.
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Introducing the Next Generation of Turning Machines
IMTS 22: Index will debut the next generations of its G220 turn mill center, MS32-6 CNC multispindle and TNL12 sliding headstock lathe.
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Grinding Wheel Safety: Respect The Maximum Speed
One potential source of serious injury in grinding comes from an oversight that is easy to make: operating the wheel in an over-speed condition.
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Watchmaking: A Machinist’s View
Old-world craftsmanship combines with precision machining on a vertical machining center and Swiss-type lathe to produce some of the only U.S.-made mechanical wristwatch movements.
Read MorePortable, Flexible Fiber Laser Marker Circumvents Conventional Process Constraints
See Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase portal laser marking unit in action, in addition to other maintenance and repair solutions, at IMTS 2022.
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View From My Shop Episode 4: Prototype Machining From a Garage Shop
Guy Driscoll’s shop, Metal Parts Machine, is a garage shop that found success with automation. This mom-and-pop shop uses lights-out machining to run parts with 5-axis capabilities, cobots, pallet changers and more.
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Building an Automation Solution From the Ground Up
IMTS 2022 provides visitors the opportunity to meet with product experts to design automation solutions from scratch.
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Sliding Headstock Lathe Designed for Small Part Machining
Index has updated its Traub TNL12 sliding headstock lathe, with increased tool capacity, fluid-cooled motor spindles and more.
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Digital Twins Give CNC Machining a Head Start
Model-based manufacturing and the digital thread enable Sikorsky to reduce lead times by machining helicopter components before designs are finalized.
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View From My Shop, Episode 3: Expanding a Machine Shop With Budde Precision Machining
Three years ago, Budde Precision Machining was a well-regarded tool shop. Today, new technology has grown its reach and customer base far wider.
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