Machines

Should Your Next VMC Be an HMC?

You might need a new machining center, but what kind should you buy? Jason Schumacher of machine tool distributor Hartwig argues that it may well be time for a horizontal machining center.

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Grinding

Machining Cell Helps Bolster Local Industry

A two-machine cell consisting of a turn-mill and surface grinder from Chevalier Machinery, both serviced by an industrial robot from ABB Robotics, play a key role in a San Antonio research and education institution’s mission to strengthen the local manufacturing sector.

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Automotive

Machine-Control Combo Ensures Speed, Precision

Five-axis HMCs from Grob with Sinumerik 840D sl CNCs from Siemens facilitate cost-effective production of cylinder heads at BMW’s motorcycle manufacturing plant in Berlin.

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Turning Machines

Inverted VTLs Facilitate Single-Piece Flow

Four inverted vertical turning lathes from EMAG spurred this gear manufacturer’s move from batch-and-queue production to automated, single-piece flow.

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A Look at the World’s Largest Inverted VTL

Learn about noteworthy design elements that enable this inverted vertical turret lathe to accurately and effectively machine very large components.

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Murata Machinery Turning Machine Features Twin-Spindle, Twin-Gantry Automation

With its twin-spindle, twin-gantry automation, Murata Machinery USA’s compact MW50GT turning machine is designed to increase productivity and accuracy while reducing cycle time.

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Ganesh CNC Gang-Tool Lathes Offer Workhandling Options

Ganesh Machinery’s Bolt-Master series of CNC gang-tool lathes feature a variety of workhandling solutions, including vibratory bowl feeds and racked parts to automatically feed the spindle without operator assistance.

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Grinding

Polishing/Deburring System Provides Mirror Finish

Gesswein’s Ultramax MF is a multi-function polishing and deburring system designed to reduce finishing time.

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Grinding

Deburring System is Machine Compatible

Abtex Corporation has expanded its Tri-Ten series of deburring systems to include a model designed to accept precision-ground parts in carriers directly from a grinding, lapping or honing machine.

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Grinding

Product Line Upgraded to Zirconia Alumina Grain

Norton offers a performance upgrade across its “Better” tier of metal fabricating abrasives for portable grinding applications.

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