Machines
Managing Machining’s Thermal Effects
Thermal growth is an inherent factor in any machining process. Here's how one company constructs its machines to adapt to changing thermal conditions.
Read MoreMachines Make Light of High-Tech Production
Productivity and flexibility are key reasons this company standardized on Haas machines for in-house production of high-tech photonics equipment.
WatchVMC Designed for Increased Rigidity
OKK USA Corporation has upgraded its VM vertical machining center line to include the VM-76R, which is designed for increased rigidity, accuracy and work area.
Read MoreSwiss-Type Lathe for Medical Applications
Hanwha Machinery America’s seven-axis model XD20M CNC Swiss-type lathe is based on the company’s XD20H series and includes additional features for machining medical parts.
Read MoreSeries of Five-Axis HMCs with Rotary-Swivel Tables
Handtmann’s HBZ Trunnion series five-axis HMCs are designed for machining aluminum, steel and titanium.
Read More90 Cubic Inches Per Minute in Titanium
Mag says its XTi super profiler is designed to remove metal at impressive rates. Its first two machines are are being used for aerospace applications.
Read MoreLean from the Beginning
How would you design a new plant if you could begin today? Rolls-Royce Crosspointe is a major manufacturing site that was planned from the outset with the expectation that continuous improvement would always be part of its culture.
Read MoreKeeping an Eye on Five
Five-axis machining is becoming more popular. Here’s an online source for five-axis machining articles and video.
Read MoreVMC, Pallet System Keep Work Flowing
A Haas VMC with a Midaco pallet changer not only freed additional capacity on the HMCs this shop uses for tight-tolerance production work, but also reduced cycle times in some cases.
Read MoreShop Thrives on Evolving CAM Capabilities
High speed, turn-mill and “hybrid” tool paths that combine functionality are among the Mastercam CAM software features that help keep this shop competitive.
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