Machining Centers

Turning Machines

SMTCL Hosts 200 at Technology Event

The two-day event in March presented eight machine tool demos and several seminars.

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Five-Axis

Video: Think Twice Before Reaching for That Ballnose

Another type of tool engages comparatively more of the work to facilitate larger stepovers for improved efficiency and surface finish in five-axis finishing operations.

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Drilling Machine for Aerospace Handles Irregular Workpieces

Unisig has extended its B-series machines for on-center drilling of cylindrical workpieces with the B700 Drop Bed machine designed to generate critical features on large and irregularly-shaped aerospace components such as landing gear struts.

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Turning Machines

April 2016 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Turning

This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on machines for turning parts.

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Multitasking Gantry Center Performs Five-Sided Milling, Turning, Laser Hardening

Fermat introduces a five-axis, multitasking gantry center with a fixed table and a movable column combining drilling, milling, turning, grinding and laser hardening operations.

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Rigid VMC Construction Supports Five-, 4+1-Axis Operations

Chevalier’s QP5X-400, a 40-taper, high-speed VMC, offers five-axis simultaneous or 4+1-axis operation, providing accuracy and productivity for such industries as aerospace, medical and moldmaking.

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Honing Expertise Provides Winning Finish for Pro Stock Engines

Elite Performance needed to produce a rounder, straighter bore to increase engine performance. Sunnen's SV-20 machine and multi-stone diamond abrasives provided greater honing control, flexibility and repeatability.

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Five-Axis

The Subtle Clue That a Spindle Is About to Fail

A shop that regularly replaces its spindles found the indicator predicting when this replacement would be needed.

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