Machines
Palmgren's Milling Machine Handles a Wide Range of Operations
Palmgren’s 14-inch gear head milling machine can handle machining operations that would normally be performed by larger and more expensive machines.
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Sunnen's New Servo-Precise Machining Center
Eastec 2021: Sunnen’s new honing machine is engineered for medium to high production of parts with bore diameters from 1.5 to 102 mm (0.060" to 6.50").
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Moving to Horizontal Machining Cuts Shop's Cycle Time by 50%
Adopting horizontal three-axis machining may require much consideration, but Alicat Scientific can attest to almost 50% cycle time reductions with a Kiwa horizontal machine.
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Flexible Approaches to Gearcutting
Multitasking machine performs multiple gear-cutting processes without the need for a dedicated hobbing machine, providing high-mix gear producers with improved flexibility.
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Machining 101: What is Five-Axis Machining?
Five-axis machining offers increased productivity and geometric flexibility, but the additional axes of motion can compromise rigidity and accuracy.
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Machine Tool Data Analysis Identifies Effective Setup Tactics
Thanks to the MTConnect standard, it is easy to create a timeline of a machine’s activities and use it to discover ways for improving operations. One example is how to reduce setup time.
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Junker Develops All-in-One Grinding Machine
Junker’s Jumat 6L is capable of grinding high efficiency compressor shafts in one setup.
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Nagel Introduces Flexible Bearing Race Superfinisher
The patent pending part drive system can reportedly handle a range of part diameters without any changeover. The new system includes several industry features to make the machine more flexible and productive.
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Machining 101: What are Machining Centers?
Machining centers offer a wide range of possible operations, but that adaptability comes with the need to stay flexible and perform successful measurements at all times.
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Transitioning to CNC Swiss-Type Machining? Here’s How One Shop Did It.
The introduction of CNC Swiss-type machines at Deking Screw Products brought a new and highly efficient production method to the business. But it also required learning the distinct differences inherent with Swiss-type machining, and a mindset change for the company’s leaders.
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