Machines

High Speed Machining ... Without The Speed

Axial chip thinning is often associated with high speed machining, but this shop uses the same effect to increase metal removal rate with a standard-size end mill run on a moderate-speed machine.

The Case For Hydrostatic Ways

Moving on oil can let a grinding machine deliver more power along a smoother pass.

Start-Up Shop Makes Splash Machining Aluminum Guitars

This shop needed a CNC machine to produce aluminum guitars. Equipped with probing capability and the visual quick code (VQC) programming system, the Hass VF-3 VMC has the flexibility to product not only guitars, but also a range of other components, including aerospace tooling, nautical components and automotive parts.

Milling Chuck Pumps Up Productivity

Rigid toolholding offers a platform for productivity on this pump manufacturer's mill-turn center.

Getting Centered With Centerless

A job shop that specializes in cylindrical grinding is shifting more of its work from ID/OD grinders to centerless grinders. In understanding the rationale behind this move, other shops can determine where centerless makes the most sense.

Compact Footprint HMC

Multitasking For Small, Complex Parts

According to manufacturer Mazak, the Integrex i-150 provides enhanced, “done-in-one” processing for small, accurate and complex parts. With its compact footprint, the center is suited for medical appliance manufacturers and high-precision component machining involving round, square or angular features. Also, simultaneous five-axis surfacing is possible with minimum operator intervention, the company says.

Milling Machines Feature Kinematic Mounting Systems

VMC Features Small Footprint, Flexible Control

Thread Whirling Attachments For Swiss-Type Screw Machines