Machines

Workholding

Fabricator's Toolroom Becomes Captive CNC Machine Shop

Toolroom problem-solving yields high-production profit when a sheet metal fabricating business accepts a difficult machining contract.

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Milltronics Introduces Largest XP-Series VMC

Milltronics USA’s VM8434XP vertical machining center is built with linear cross roller guides for rigidity, direct-coupled ballscrews for faster response, and a dual-wound spindle motor for faster acceleration/deceleration as well as added torque.

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Hurco's VMXDi Machining Centers Feature Direct-Drive Spindle

Based on the workhorse VMXi series, Hurco’s VMXDi series of machining centers features a direct-drive spindle.

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CAD/CAM

A Seven-Axis Multitasking Machine Demands a CAM Software Upgrade

A new order led Forbidn Manufacturing to buy a multitasking machine, but to program it effectively required taking on Esprit CAM software. The combination produces the part in two hours instead of eight.

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Five-Axis

Grob Hosts Five-Axis Machining Technology Event

The 5-Axis Live! event drew some 150 customers to visit exhibits from partnering suppliers taken in machine demonstrations. 

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Methods Machine Tools Represents OKK Corp. in North America

“Methods' established distribution organization, vast network of technology centers and dealers, and first-class applications expertise will help increase OKK presence in North America,” says OKK.

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Holemaking

Multitasking Machining Center Cuts Process Steps as Well as Metal

Consistent queue delays between the lathe and the drilling machine led Koso KentIntrol to purchase a multitasking machine from Starrag that was capable of doing both. 

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Turning Machines

Mazak Offers Quick Turn 200/250 Turning Centers with Gantry Robot

Mazak offers the Quick Turn 200/250 series of multitasking turning centers configured with a GR100 gantry robot for “done in one” part processing and fully automated loading/unloading.

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Turning Machines

GSi Lathes from Hardinge Designed for Small to Medium-Size Shops

The Hardinge GSi series of compact two-axis lathes are designed as low-cost, entry level machines small to medium-size manufacturing job shops and educational markets.

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Marcus Machinery Becomes Distributor for MAG, Saginaw Machine Systems

Marcus Machinery will distribute the companies’ machine tools in the Mid-Atlantic region. 

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Okuma LB2000 EX III MYW
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Paperless Parts machine shop software
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Starrett W9400 Touch Screen Indicator
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