Machines

Turning Machines

Turning Center for Heavy-Duty Applications

Absolute Machine Tools offers the Johnford ST-80 CH, a high-precision CNC turning center for the oilfield, energy and construction industries.

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Five-Axis

High Speed Milling Machine for Small, Complex Parts

The Mikron HSM 200U LP milling machine from GF AgieCharmilles is available in three- and five-axis versions.

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Worth Three Machines

A shop that closely tracks machining performance says its new horizontal machining center delivers productivity comparable to three verticals.

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Turn/Mill

The Big Step Up

A small shop added two new machines, each of which is more advanced than any of the previous machine tools the company has used. One of the co-owners committed to the work of bringing both of these machines fully into service. Here is the shop’s experience so far.

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CAD/CAM

Consistent Tool Engagement in Five Axes

This tool path applies the consistent-tool-engagement-angle strategy that previously has been only available for two- and three-axis operations to four- and five-axis simultaneous movements.

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Automation

Programmable Focusing Optics Unit Designed for Scanner Welding

Trumpf’s PFO 3D programmable focusing optics unit is designed for scanner welding, cutting and drilling.

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EDM

Scratching the Surface

Although this shop has yet to fully explore the capabilities of a new wire EDM’s unique motion system and other precision-boosting features, more incremental improvements have already spurred management to order a second, identical model.

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Turn/Mill

Lathe with Multitasking Capability Helps Shop Stay Competitive

Purchasing a multitasking turning center has helped Mercer Machine Tool accept a wider range of jobs to ensure the future of its business.

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VMCs Have CNCs With High-Speed Processing

The FANUC D21 RoboDrill vertical machining centers from Methods Machine Tools are available in three models, including the D21-S (small), D21-M (medium) and D21-L (large) sizes, which are configurable for three- and five-axis operation.

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Grinding

Internal Grinding Machine Features Four Spindles

The CT960 universal internal grinding machine from Studer features a fully interpolating B axis and four spindles for complex grinding tasks.

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