Machines

Automation

A Big-Picture View of Micromachining

 Matrix Tooling makes injection molds for components that have features you cannot see.

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Automated VMC Fills Capacity Gap

A new Feeler VMC from Methods Machine Tools has not only met this manufacturer’s need for additional capacity, but also taken on more work than initially expected.

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Workholding

Targeted Five-Axis Machining

Focusing on a particular part size range allows this shop to use a versatile type of five-axis machine tool. Five-axis machining now makes up 40 percent of the shop’s business.

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Uniformity Paves the Way for Flexibility

Standardizing on one brand of machines provides the flexibility this firearm component manufacturer needs to accommodate a variety of custom component designs.

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Five-Axis

Video: Five-Axis Machining at Padgett Machine

A job shop owner talks about five-axis machining and feature-based programming.

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Laser & Waterjet

Waterjets Incorporate Electric Servo Pump

Techni Waterjet’s Quantum ESP66 electric servo pump features a servo motor that directly envelopes a high-load, precision ballscrew.

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Double-Column VMC Offers High Rigidity

The FVM-3016DCL double-column VMC from Chevalier features a table size ranging from 126" × 57" to 165.4" × 57" with a table load ranging from 14,330 to 17,637 lbs.

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EDM

Sinker EDM Technology Provides Faster Roughing of Deep Ribs

Makino’s SuperSpark IV sinker EDM reduces roughing times in deep-rib applications.

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Machining Center Reduces Change-Over Time

Southwestern Industries’ Trak LPM machining center is designed for for low-volume work.

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Grinding

Abrasive Disc Brushes Feature Ceramic, Silicon Carbide Filaments

Brush Research Manufacturing’s Nampower abrasive disc brushes contain a combination of ceramic and silicon carbide filaments designed for faster burr removal rates and improved surface finish.

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