Machining Centers
Precise Die/Mold VMC for Roughing and Finishing Operations
With a 12,000-rpm, 20-hp, low-vibration IDD spindle and a structure designed for high damping characteristics, the NDV102A VMC provides high accuracy and reduced vibration, according to manufacturer YCM. The VMC’s 40" × 23.6" × 23.6" X-, Y- and Z-axis travels offer extra working capacity for larger die/mold requirements.
Read MoreVMCs Feature Pallet Changers
The Quaser MV154 APC, which is a VMC that features 31.4" × 19.6" pallets, includes X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 27.5", 19.6" and 22", respectively.
Read MoreTurn-Mills with Twin-Spindle Versatility
Stama America’s MC 726/MT-2C twin-spindle turn-mill is suited for automotive, fluid power, medical and other applications in which parts needs to be milled and turned in production operations.
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The 400° Difference
Cryogenic machining achieves dramatic tool life gains not by flooding the cut, but by refrigerating the tool.
Read MoreHMCs, Turn/Mills Aid Diversification Strategy
This company had expanded its facility, implemented Lean practices and taken other steps to improve efficiency, but breaking into new sectors such as wind energy would require new technology. Two turn/mill machines and two HMCs from Mazak enabled the company to take on new jobs and win suppliers’ confidence for more opportunities in the future.
Read MoreFull Model Change for Vertical machining center Series
The NVX5000 series of VMCs from DMG/Mori Seiki has evolved from the NV5000 series as a result of a full model change.
Read MoreVMC for Crowded Shop Floors
Doosan Infracore’s DNM 400A VMC is designed for high productivity with precision tolerances, and built to fit crowded shop floors.
Read MoreDouble-Column VMC
Distributed by CNC Systems, Vision Wide’s SF series bridge mills feature additional Y-axis options of 47", 63" and 78". The X-axis selection ranges from 80" to 162" and the Z axis measures 31.5". The narrower Y-axis machine has roller linear ways on the X and Y axes for faster feed and rapid traverse rates.
Read MoreStandard Software Addresses Common Machining Challenges
These low-cost VMCs come standard with a number of software features that enable them to compensate for machining’s inherent physical and thermal challenges.
Read MorePrecision Metrology Supplier Relies on HMC Accuracy
Global metrology supplier Quality Vision International produces critical measurement equipment components in-house to control quality and accuracy. HMCs from Makino enabled the company to not only achieve the precision required for components of one multi-sensor system, but also significantly reduce cycle times.
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