Machines

CAD/CAM

Video: 3+2 Mold Machining at Eifel

A maker of injection molds for high-appearance-quality parts describes the machine tool, software and strategy this shop uses to apply 3+2 machining.

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Turning Machines

High-Productivity, Two-Axis Lathe

Mazak’s Quick Turn Smart series of two-axis lathes is designed for high-productivity job shop environments.

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Hard Milling Isn’t Just High Speed Machining

Milling complex forms in hardened tool steel involves more than just fast, light cuts, says this maker of medical-related injection molds. Here are some of the ingredients of an effective hard milling process.

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Another Angle On HSM

The savings in setup time were welcome enough, but this mold maker found that a 3+2 machining center also accelerated its use of high speed machining.

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CAD/CAM

The Progress of a Progressive Die Maker

This shop sees no long-term threat in the reality of lower prices. Machine tool investments related to various die components allow the shop to use skilled labor more efficiently.

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Grinding

Universal Tool and Cutter Grinder

Machine Control Technologies’ MCT5000 five-axis CNC universal tool and cutter grinder is a flexible seven-axis machine with five-axis CNC control for standard and special form tool and insert manufacturing.

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EDM

Stainless Steel Collets

Beaumont Machine offers an ER16 spring collet made from 300 series stainless steel.

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Laser & Waterjet

How To Choose A Plasma Cutter

Contributed by Hypertherm (West Lebanon, New Hampshire). The company designs and manufactures plasma cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes handheld and mechanized plasma systems and consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls.

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Five-Axis

Mill’s Integral Rotary Axis Allows Turning

Video: Spanish machine tool builder Ibarmia offers a moving column machine that has an interesting table-within-a-table configuration.

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Laser & Waterjet

Waterjets Increase Pressure On The Competition

Featuring high-pressure pumps and Dynamic Cutting technology, waterjets from Flow International help this shop maintain its competitive edge.

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YCM Alliance
DN Solutions
Techspex
High Accuracy Linear Encoders
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OASIS Inspection Systems
VERISURF
YCM Alliance