Machining Centers
Live-Monitoring Software Maximizes Automation Investment
By implementing its own shop management software, Lynar Corporation was able to increase productivity by 15 percent.
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Cramming for Competitiveness
Low-profile clamps contribute to the high-density fixturing this shop needs to make the most of an equipment configuration that is increasingly renowned for reducing setups and keeping the spindle turning.
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Five-Axis Milling Machine Improves Surface Finish
Hurco distributor Brooks Associates will exhibit the five-axis VM10Ui mill featuring Ultimotion technology for improved surface finish quality.
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Precision Micromachining Center Features Temperature Control
Makino’s iQ300 precision micromachining center uses 0.005 micron scale feedback for increased sub-micron accuracy.
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Taking the Long View on Short Runs
Certain jobs require a processing strategy that strikes a balance between the needs of high-volume production and low-quantity toolroom work. Reorganizing material flows and investing in machining centers designed specifically for small lots helped this manufacturer find that middle ground.
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High-Precision Gantry Machine for Large Parts
Available from DMG/Mori Seiki, the DIXI 210 features a volumetric accuracy of 35 microns for machining large, heavy components.
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Workholding That Works for Jesel
The maker of racing engine components produces parts that have many permutations within each product line. Here is how Jesel sets up work for cost-effective, responsive machining.
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Five-Axis Machine for Aerospace, Defense
The high-efficiency Mikron HEM 500U from GF AgieCharmilles provides five-axis capabilities for accurate and reliable parts production.
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Universal Machining Center for Large Parts
The newest universal machining center from Haas Automation, the UMC-750, is a five-axis, 40-taper VMC with 30" × 20" × 20" travels and an integrated dual-axis trunnion table.
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VMC Series Enables High Speed Processing
The FANUC D21 RoboDrill series of vertical machining centers from Methods Machine Tools features a FANUC 31iB control for high speed processing.
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