Machining Centers

Vertical Machining Centers 20 Sep 2018

The Benefits of Being a One-Brand Shop

This shop finds advantages in having CNC machines from a single builder, but the general strategy has benefits that can be applied to any startup shop.

Five-Axis 12 Sep 2018

What’s Empowering Machining Technology in Power Generation

Shops have many choices to handle large, heavy parts as well as small, delicate parts. Tight tolerances, tough alloys and complex geometry are the challenge.

Five-Axis 10 Sep 2018

Five-Axis HMC Accommodates Complex Geometries, Decreases Setups

Makino’s five-axis A500Z features a fully-integrated “Z-type” fifth axis to accommodate complex part geometry challenges in fewer workholding setups and machining operations.

Vertical Machining Centers 10 Sep 2018

Shop Works to get the Most Out of Its Five-Axis Capabilities

Vertical machining centers with rotary tables helped this Indiana job shop set itself apart, but specific machine features and additional equipment have helped it use them more efficiently to grow its business.

Five-Axis 10 Sep 2018

Five-Axis Line Targets Die/Mold, Aerospace

With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018 and Amerimold 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: At IMTS 2018, Takumi USA displays its series of five-axis machining centers, which includes the U600 model and the U800 model.

Vertical Machining Centers 4 Sep 2018

Kern Precision Partners with Innolite in North America

Kern will now be able to distribute Innolite’s machines, benefiting ultra-precision machine shops with more effective processing.

IMTS 1 Sep 2018

VMC Capable of Heavy, Difficult Cuts without Sacrificing Accuracy

IMTS 2018: Long known for high-speed, high accuracy vertical machining centers, Chiron has developed a new range of VMCs, in twin and single spindle versions, that add extreme stiffness and greater stability to the package, allowing the machines to take heavy cuts in difficult material while maintaining accuracy.