Machining Centers
Constant-Chip-Load Machining Yields a Better Tool Path
With its in-house R&D program, this aerospace shop seeks to be a leader, not a follower, on the path to innovation in advanced manufacturing. Finding and embracing a better way to generate tool paths for highly efficient and economical metal removal is a prime example of the value of this program.
Read MoreHow Steinway Machines Its Pianos
A custom-designed five-axis dual process CNC router allows a piano builder to machine a critical part more quickly, retaining the quality of tone for which it is known.
Read MoreWhat Does 5-Axis Machining Look Like to You?
Just because a machine offers five axes of movement, doesn’t mean they all have to be moving at once to take advantage of them.
Read MoreSeven-Axis Deep-Hole Drilling Machine Also Performs Milling
Unisig will display its USC-M series of seven-axis deep-hole drilling and machining centers including the USC-M38, with a nominal drilling depth of 59.1", and the USC-M50, with a drilling depth of 72".
Read MoreHybrid Machine Enables Milling between Additive Passes
Sodick’s OPM250L combines additive metal manufacturing and high-speed milling into the same workspace, enabling single-process production of finished components.
Read MoreMills and Lathes with CNC Technology Increase Productivity
Southwestern Industries will exhibit its Trak line of mills and lathes featuring the company’s ProtoTrak conversational CNC language, designed to reduce time-consuming machine setups and enable less-skilled machinists to do higher-level work.
Read MoreFive-Axis VMC Provides Stable Design, Error-Compensating Technologies
Okuma’s MU-4000V vertical machining center is designed for five-axis multi-sided machining applications in the aerospace and die/mold industries.
Read MoreStainless Steel Can Be Heat-Treated to 50-53 HRC
International Mold Steel will introduce S-Star-A, a 420 stainless steel in the annealed condition that can be heat-treated to hardness of 50-53 HRC and will be stocked in plate form to 6" thick.
Read MoreCabinet Coolers Resist Heat, Corrosion
Exair’s small, 316 stainless steel cabinet cooler systems keep electrical enclosures cool with 20°F (-7°C) air while resisting heat and corrosion that could adversely affect the internal components.
Read MoreMethods Machine Tools Appoints Chief COO
Jerry Rex has some 40 years of manufacturing experience and also serves on the board of directors for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
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