Machines
UV Laser Marks Plastics and Glass
The TruMark 6350 laser from Trumpf works at a wavelength of 355 nm in the UV range and provides a marking field size of 80 × 80 mm.
Read MoreReplacing Broaching with Milling
Trochoidal milling is a toolpath technique generally applied to increase tool life or material removal rate in hard metals. Manufacturing solutions provider Iruba also relies on this approach to make a shaped milling tool effective.
Read MoreWire EDMs Offer Expanded Z Height
Sodick’s AQ750LH and AQ1200LH model AQ series wire EDM machines feature an expanded Z height and linear motor drive technology.
Read MoreStraight Talk about Cutting Steep Tapers with Wire EDM
The RoboCut C400iA and two sizes of the larger C600iA wire EDM machines from Methods Machine Tools enable unusually steep tapers to be cut with the wire EDM process by positioning the workpiece with a rotary-tilt table.
Read MoreVideo: Blisk Milling
The process seen here uses trochoidal tool paths and cryogenic cooling
Read MoreBridge-Style Waterjet Cuts Complex Parts
The 60120 JetMachining center from Omax is suitable for a range of production runs across industries including aerospace, energy and medical.
Read MoreLaser System Provides Two Source Options
Bystronic’s BySprint Pro 3015 offers a highly efficient ByLaser CO2 laser source and high machine dynamics for high-speed laser cutting.
Read MoreCompact HMC Offers Accuracy for Small Parts
Kitamura Machinery’s Mycenter-HX250G horizontal machining center (HMC) is designed for medium- and long-run small parts that require high accuracy and productivity.
Read MoreLaser Marker Designed for Harsh Environments
The Keyence MD-F5100 series three-axis fiber laser marker features a compact and fanless design.
Read MoreHigh-Efficiency VMCs Maximize Spindle Life
The NTV158 series of vertical machining centers from YCM Americas is designed for moldmakers and job shops.
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