Machining Centers

Five-Axis

Five-Axis Mill Features Linear Motor Technology

The Mikron HSM 600U LP high-speed milling center from GF AgieCharmilles uses linear motor technology to provide simultaneous five-axis, high-speed machining.

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CNC Ram Balance System Corrects For Spindle, Ram Droop

The Dynamic CNC Ram Balance System from Soraluce is designed to automatically correct for the effects of spindle and ram droop when the ram and/or quill of the machine are advanced and retracted to programmed positions.

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VMCs Engineered for Precision Mold Making

Designed specifically for precision mold machining, Hyundai Wia’s Hi-Mold series of high speed VMCs offer a rigid bridge-type design that is said to minimize heat generation.

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Heavy-Duty HMCs Machine Large Parts

Mag’s modular HMC 1250/1600 series is designed for high-precision, high-productivity machining for the aerospace, power generationand off-road industries.

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A Big-Picture View of Micromachining

 Matrix Tooling makes injection molds for components that have features you cannot see.

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Automated VMC Fills Capacity Gap

A new Feeler VMC from Methods Machine Tools has not only met this manufacturer’s need for additional capacity, but also taken on more work than initially expected.

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CAD/CAM

Targeted Five-Axis Machining

Focusing on a particular part size range allows this shop to use a versatile type of five-axis machine tool. Five-axis machining now makes up 40 percent of the shop’s business.

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Uniformity Paves the Way for Flexibility

Standardizing on one brand of machines provides the flexibility this firearm component manufacturer needs to accommodate a variety of custom component designs.

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Aerospace

Video: Five-Axis Machining at Padgett Machine

A job shop owner talks about five-axis machining and feature-based programming.

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Double-Column VMC Offers High Rigidity

The FVM-3016DCL double-column VMC from Chevalier features a table size ranging from 126" × 57" to 165.4" × 57" with a table load ranging from 14,330 to 17,637 lbs.

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