Machining Centers
Horizontal Boring and Milling Machine Provides Accurate Cutting
A combination of a robust design, thermal compensation and scales on axes in SNK’s Nissin HBM BHP130-3.5 series horizontal boring and milling machine is designed to produce high cutting accuracy.
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Three different systems for automation have been added to the HBZ CompactCell HMC to help reduce downtimes.
Read MoreHorizontal Boring Mill Designed for Large Components
The Spirit 200 horizontal boring mill is designed for machining large components for the energy industry as well as for shop jobs.
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My Piece of Space Shuttle History
A sample of the silica insulation developed for the “tiles” that formed a critical part of the space shuttle’s Thermal Protection System came my way in the early 1980s. I’ve saved it all these years as a reminder of the technology (particularly five-axis machining) that made space shuttle flight possible.
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Valve Machining Video…Finally
Check out video of this interesting valve production machine.
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Doosan Makes a Power Play
The South Korean builder is directing its focus toward rigid machine platforms capable of heavy cuts in tough materials.
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Making the Most of Rotary Axes
Shops new to advanced rotary machining are sometimes held back by fundamental misunderstandings.
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Valve Production Machine with 20-inch Turning Capability
Mazak offers its Orbitec 20 for manufacturers of valves and similar large components.
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Adjustable Cross Rail Extends Vertical Work Zone
MAG’s adjustable-rail U6 series universal gantry mills provide a vertical W axis to accommodate tall parts.
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Minimizing Turnaround Times for Big Parts
The key to success (and the primary challenge) for any job shop is minimizing turnaround time for non-repeating work. This Indiana shop shares some of its strategies for reducing lead times for the various large-scale jobs it encounters.
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