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Six-Axis CNC Tool Grinder
Excalibur’s E60 can grind a variety of cutting tools, including end mills, twist drills, reamers, slitting saws and thread mills, in one chucking. Especially suited for solid carbide twist drills, the machine’s support rest holds runout to under 5 microns, the company says.
Read MoreHigh-Precision Universal Milling Machine
DMG’s CNC universal milling machine, the DMU 50 eco, is designed for high precision and reliability in workshop, training and laboratory settings, as well as for tool, fixture and mold construction applications. With its sturdy cross-slide construction and large, easily accessible machining compartment, the machine is suited for both one-off production and efficient manufacture of small lots, the company says.
Read MoreWhat Is The Right Machine Tool For Titanium?
Rather than start with the machine, says Boeing, start with the tooling. For titanium workpieces and other high-value parts, a simple spreadsheet of tools and operations might be the most valuable resource for machining center selection.
Read MoreCan A Machining Center Be Used As A CMM?
One manufacturer in need of a shop-rugged CMM wants to use a probe-equipped VMC for precisely this purpose. The shop asked probing expert Renishaw about this idea. Here is the response.
Read MoreUsing Small End Mills In Steel Without Breaking
A reader wants to mill with small tools on a straightforward VMC used for full-sized work. MMS Online’s micromachining expert offers advice.
Read MoreCNC Turning Technology Protects Craftsmanship
The consistency and efficiency provided by SNK's Prodigy GT-27 Gang-Tool Lathe enabled this manufacturer of custom, high-end flutes to concentrate more on craftsmanship and less on trivial tasks.
Read MoreTurn-Mill Turns Flexibility From Vision To Reality
A change in focus to lower-volume jobs led this manufacturer to sell its multi-axis screw machine and seek a new, flexible process to avoid tying up its traditional mills and lathes. DMG’s CTX 310ECO V3 turn-mill has helped the shop improve productivity and part quality while reducing labor costs.
Read MoreTwin-Spindle Grinding Machine Increases Productivity
Paragon’s twin-spindle, compound grinding machine, the RTG-100CNC, is designed for enhanced productivity and precision for ID/OD grinding. Clamping once instead of twice, the machine can grind as many as eight faces, featuring maximum an OD of 320 mm and an ID grinding range from 6 to 100 mm.
Read MoreThe Most Valuable Resource For Succeeding At Lean
What is the most valuable resource? The answer is probably obvious: the people. This shop started to succeed at lean manufacturing once every employee got involved.
Read MoreVideo: Increased Productivity With More (Not Fewer) Setups
VIDEO. Valve maker Richards Industries took a part that used to machined at one machine tool and added an additional setup on a vertical machining center. Higher throughput was the result.
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