Machining Centers

Vertical Machining Centers 24 Nov 2015

VMC Delivers High Rapid Traverse Rates

SMTCL Americas introduces its VMC1100B vertical machining center, which features a 12,000-rpm direct-drive spindle with 30-hp peak performance, 290-psi delivery of coolant through the spindle and a 24-position toolchanger.

Vertical Machining Centers 23 Nov 2015

VMC Eliminates Backlash in Mold Production

Sharptech Precision Machinery’s Super 1320 vertical machining center is designed for mold processing.

Horizontal Machining Centers 20 Nov 2015

Compact HMC Features Integrated Rotary B Axis

Methods Machine Tools offers the compact, direct-drive KMH-300 horizontal machining center as an addition to its Kiwa line.

Horizontal Machining Centers 19 Nov 2015

Updated HMC Optimizes Performance for Heavy Parts Production

Mazak has redesigned its HCN-5000/50 horizontal machining center to include the Smooth Technology platform and Mazatrol SmoothG CNC, augmenting productivity and performance in heavy-parts production.

Horizontal Machining Centers 19 Nov 2015

December 2015 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Machining Centers

This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on machining centers.

CNC & Machine Controls 19 Nov 2015

Five-Axis Machining for Multi-Part Processing

Several parts at various orientations in one setup create what would seem to be a programming challenge, but control features make this cycle simple to create.

Horizontal Machining Centers 18 Nov 2015

Machining Center Can Hone Cylindrical Bores in Single Setup

Heller’s H-series machining center is said to reduce tooling and machine costs by machining cylindrical bores complete from raw part to precise, controllable tolerances in a single setup.

Vertical Machining Centers 6 Nov 2015

Redesigned Mini VMC Includes Features for Ease of Use

Haas has redesigned its Mini Mill small-footprint VMCs with a focus on improving ease of use and operator productivity.

Vertical Machining Centers 5 Nov 2015

Machining Center for Die/Mold Ensures Thermal Stability

The HSM 500 MoldMaster (MM) machining center from GF Machining Solutions is designed to produce die/mold-related components, from 58-Rc steel mold cores to hot pressing dies to sinker-EDM electrodes for intricate mold cavities.

Five-Axis 4 Nov 2015

Hybrid Machining Center Intersperses Milling with Growing Parts

DMG MORI’s Lasertec 4300 3D hybrid machine incorporates additive-directed energy deposition (blown powder) into a five-axis turn-mill machining center with a working area of 600 × 1,500 mm.