Machines
Five-Axis Trimming Of Composites
Here is video of the five-axis motion required to trim a relatively simple composite component.
WatchTurn/Mill Centers And Lathes
The twin-spindle, twin-gantry JJ3 turning/milling center features a 16,000-lb stable thermal displacement casting and a 10- to 15-hp spindle. The machine’s new platform simplifies auto-measurement, bulk feeding systems, line applications and other cell configurations to fit multiple applications, the company says.
Read MoreAbrasive Waterjet Helps Make Composites Affordable for Boeing
Boeing overcame fixture costs and other challenges of machining large composite parts by opting for waterjet instead of milling.
Read MoreHigh-Pressure Pump Suited For Just-In-Time Production
The company offers its next generation of waterjet pumps, the Streamline Pro ultra-high-pressure (UHP), 90,000-psi (6,200-bar) pump. According to the company, the pump is the alternative solution for professional manufacturers that require exacting performance and exceptional value. With high waterjet pressure, the
Read MoreMachining Center With Swivel Head Has Seven Programmable CNC Axes
With seven CNC-controlled axes, the company’s FZ 12K S multi-function machine is built for high-precision, automated, six-sided complete machining from bar. Designed for medical manufacturers, the machine is suited for applications such as orthopedic devices, bone plates, hip sockets and surgical instruments made o
Read MoreGrinding Wheels For Fine Grinding Applications
The company will display its specially constructed fine-grinding wheel with different segments featuring an assortment of bonds, abrasive materials and shapes. The company also has a line of monocrystal diamond dressing tools and a line of rotary dressers. The diamond dressing tools are said to yield consistent dr
Read MoreEight-Axis Turn-Mill Center Machines Complex Workpieces
The Colchester-Harrison TT6 turn-mill center provides overlapped (twin turning) tool sequences to provide maximum optimized productivity. According to the company, even the most complex workpieces can be machined simply, accurately and without setup changes. Setup times are said to be reduced, while waiting time be
Read MoreTurning Center Features 75-HP, High-Torque Spindle Motor
The Honor Seiki VL-160 turning center is built with extra-wide vertical columns and a base composed of Meehanite casting. It comes standard with a four-jaw, 63" manual chuck; a power actuator; and a turning diameter of 78.7". It is built for turning of large workpieces weighing as much as 17,600 lbs. The machine’s
Read MoreLaser Cutter Taps Into “Done-in-One” Fabrication
Multitasking machines offer a number of advantages, including reducing multiple setups that require manual material handling and refixturing. However, many fabricators still use multiple operations on separate machines to process tube and pipe components. Secondary operations such as tapping are especially prob
Read MoreEasy Does It
This shop specializing in small-scale parts says successfully machining tiny features into tiny workpieces is less about technology and more about technique.
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