Machines
Composites Keep A Big Machine Busy
On-machine inspection is part of the way this shop machines large composite structures efficiently.
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Automated From The Start
Turning automation helps this shop produce parts more efficiently.
Read MoreTwin-Table Machining Centers For Production Work
The company’s vertical, twin-table machines use dual integrated pallets and are designed for non-stop production performance. One table is accessible for loading or unloading work while the other is safely enclosed in the workzone. The company says this optimizes machine productivity, operator efficiency and safety
Read MorePortable Fiber Laser System Marks, Engraves and Drills
GNW Laser’s Model OFB-20 portable fiber laser system is suited for a variety of marking, engraving, drilling and micro-processing applications. It is designed for use on a stand-alone workstation, or it can be integrated into an existing production line. Its hand-held operator control box has lasing “start,” “stop”
Read MoreHMC Designed To Accommodate High Levels Of Torque
Mazak’s HCN 8800-II HMC is built to meet the needs of high productivity for large parts production. It offers a 60-tool storage magazine and a 10,000-rpm, 50-hp integrated spindle/motor generating as much as 900-foot-pounds (1,218-Nm) of torque. Options include 8,000-rpm/50-hp and 16,000-rpm/50-hp spindles. The mac
Read MoreTwin-Spindle Lathe Shortens Cycle Times
The Ganesh Cyclone-32 GTS has dual gang slides to allow the main spindle and the subspindles to work independently, shortening cycle times because both spindles are working simultaneously. The spindles provide fast acceleration and deceleration, the company says. These machines come standard with 1,181-ipm rapids a
Read MoreDouble-Column VMC For Large-Part Milling
Chevalier Machinery Inc. offers a gantry-type VMC for machining heavy, oversized workpieces. The work area in a 104" × 200" model can mill a part that measures 193" × 98" × 35" and weighs as much as 33,000 lbs. The machine features oversized columns and extra-wide box ways on a slanted Y-axis beam for equal force d
Read MoreSurface Grinder Built For Stability, Precision
SPAN.ekMisspelled { BACKGROUND-POSITION: left bottom; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://gpi.gardnerweb.com/ewebeditpro3/wavyred.gif); BACKGROUND-REPEAT: repeat-x; isStyleInternal: Tru The ACC-16·32CA1 MDI control surface grinding machine features a rigid, T-frame traveling-column design for stability and precisi
Read MoreVertical Spindle Surface Grinder
The KGDM vertical spindle surface grinder from Williams and White is designed to deliver reliable performance in harsh environments. Carriage travel using linear bearing technology is said to result in less downtime and greater grinding accuracy. CNC control of the grinding stone’s down-feed gives greater controlla
Read MoreSuperabrasive Grinding Center For Complex Parts
The STC-400 superabrasive turning center from Max-Tek features hydraulic part holding and tailstock. It is designed to grind difficult, interrupted-cut components including centrifugal pump and compressor impellers up to 25" in diameter. According to the company, the machine’s high-tensile-strength Meehanite base p
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