Machines
The Many Ways Ford Benefits from MQL
Clean machining using minimum quantity lubrication has allowed Ford’s Van Dyke transmission plant to become fundamentally more efficient and effective at manufacturing six-speed automatic transmissions.
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Taking Spindle Health Seriously
Minimizing machine downtime became all the more important as this shop began targeting higher-production automotive work. To that end, it is in the early stages of implementing predictive spindle monitoring technology to head off problems that could take out key machines for extended periods of time.
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Water Conservation in Waterjet Machining
This job shop’s water reclamation system also extends the life of waterjet machine hardware.
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Video: Turn-Mill Probes for Accurate Camshaft Machining
Feature-to-feature accuracy for diesel camshaft segments is possible thanks to in-process probing.
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Waterjet Optimizes Cutting Speed
The Mitsubishi Waterjet line is designed to complement EDM technology with the precision of the company’s controls and servo system.
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Fully Automatic 2D Short Gantry Flying Optic Laser System
Han-Kwang USA’s PS 3015 short gantry, 2D flying optic laser system is capable of accommodating 60" × 120" workpieces.
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2D Laser Helps Shops Diversify
Mazak Optonics Corporation’s STX Mark III RTC is designed to help job shops differentiate and diversify the services they provide.
Read MoreLaser Cutting System for Automotive Part Production
Designed for automotive industry applications, Prima North America’s Rapido Evoluzione 2 five-axis laser system is designed to shorten cycle times and provide high-quality cutting and trimming of hot-formed steel parts.
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Five-Axis Waterjet Cuts Virtually any Material
Jet Edge’s Idro line of five-axis precision waterjet cutting machines is capable of cutting virtually any material, the company says.
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Fast-Cutting Waterjet Technology
Featuring Flow’s Dynamic Waterjet XD technology, the Mach 4 waterjet enables users to cut virtually any shape, including bevels and other 3D geometry, with more precision.
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