Machines

Automation

Video: In-Process Scanning of a Turned Profile—via Robot

A robot reaching into a lathe measures along the entire part length in seconds, determining whether additional machining is needed.

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Automation

Five-Axis Machining Center for Dental Applications, Operated by Apple iPad

Datron Dynamics Inc. says the company’s D5 Dental Mill is a 5-axis, high-speed machining center designed for dental milling applications including crowns, bridges, abutments, inlays, onlays, telescopes, implants, bar work and even models.  A rigid cast iron construction houses a fully-integrated 5-axis automation system built to hold up to eight material blanks or “pucks” frequently used by dental labs.  This integrated eight-piece handling system loads and unloads blanks for unattended operation.

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EDM

Tips for Controlling Oxidation and Pitting on a Wire EDM

Additives, machine settings, workpiece materials and current technology are factors in avoiding common problems with unwanted rust and surface defects.

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Quill-Spindle HMC Delivers Large Work Envelope

Toyoda offers the FH1250SW, a quill-spindle version of the FH1250SX, which combines the original HMC’s speed with the capabilities of a boring mill.

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Subspindle Turning Center

Absolute Machine Tools offers the Tongtai TNL-100TLSB subspindle, live-tool, bar-package turning center.

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Five-Axis

Video of a Really Cool Bar (-Fed Machining Center)

See a five-axis, bar-fed machining center creating a complex sample part complete from barstock.

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EDM

Wire EDM Improves Throughput, Surface Finish

This manufacturer insulates itself from global competitors by focusing on high-quality products across a range of industries. Just as important, however, is routine investment in new technology. The company’s latest acquisition, the AC Progress VP2 wire EDM from GF AgieCharmilles, has significantly reduced cycle time and improved throughput on the company’s precision stamping dies.

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Laser & Waterjet

Waterjet Pump Increases Operating Life

The EnduroMAX pump, which is designed for Omax JetMachining Centers, is said to double operating life, decrease part processing time, lower operating costs and ease maintenance.

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Holemaking

Video: Big Boring Operations on a Marine Prop Housing

East Texas Machine Works focuses on large-scale work. Here’s a video showing impressive boring operations on a marine component.

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From Image to Implant

Demo shows custom implant made on commodity-level machine.

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Campro USA
Starrett W9400 Touch Screen Indicator
IMTS+
Metal Forming Complex Parts
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