Machines

Laser & Waterjet 20 Mar 2019

Omax to Become Subsidiary of Hypertherm

Hypertherm does not plan to make significant changes to Omax’s operations, management structure or distribution channels.

Five-Axis 19 Mar 2019

Five-Axis Machining Center Provides Rigidity

Eastec 2019: Hurco’s BX40Ui five-axis CNC double-column machining center features an integrated trunnion table along the Y axis.

Five-Axis 18 Mar 2019

Matsuura's New Five-Axis VMC Features Expanded Workpiece Capacity

Making its debut in the United States this year, the MAM72-70V from Matsuura Machinery is a high-speed, large-capacity five-axis VMC.

CAD/CAM 12 Mar 2019

CAM Simulation Gets Toolmaker up to Speed with B-Axis EDM

Software simulation helped this machine shop learn how to program its new advanced, high-tolerance wire EDM. The software also helped the shop turn job quotes around quickly.

Turning Machines 11 Mar 2019

Tornos US to Host Grand Opening of Chicago Customer Center

Recently appointed President Daniel Maerklin invites guests nationwide to see the center and partake in seminars and a preview of the new 7-mm SwissNano machine.

Automation 9 Mar 2019

If at First Your CNC Machine Shop Doesn’t Succeed with Robots, Automate Again

Alexandria Industries struggled with its first robotic machining cell. However, the aluminum extrusion components manufacturer — now with more than 20 robots — discovered that by simplifying and standardizing its automation strategy, it could reap the benefits of unattended machining even for relatively low batch sizes.

Laser & Waterjet 6 Mar 2019

Vision Systems for Laser Marking

Eastec 2019: Sisma’s coaxial and external vision systems access working areas using only a camera to perform laser marking operations.

Laser & Waterjet 6 Mar 2019

Small Waterjet Operates Quietly in Machine Shop Support Role

Eastec 2019: Omax will present the ProtoMax designed to cut through nearly any material, including aluminum, titanium, stone, carbon fiber and G10 composite.

Automation 6 Mar 2019

Five-Axis Machining Center Is Automated-Cell Ready

Eastec 2019: SW North America’s automated multi-spindle five-axis CNC machining center, the BA W02-22i, features an integrated robot and pallet storage unit.

Vertical Machining Centers 5 Mar 2019