Machining Centers

Vertical Machining Centers 19 Nov 2014

VMC Enables Lean Small-Part Production

Enshu USA’s GE300Ve vertical machining center is specifically designed for efficient production of small parts in a lean line.

Vertical Machining Centers 19 Nov 2014

A Case Study in Craftsmanship

With some 300 models of machine tools on offer, and new technologies such as the i5 CNC control now on the market, SMTCL is showing aggressive—and impressive—growth.

Horizontal Machining Centers 18 Nov 2014

Second-Generation HMCs Optimized for Shorter Tools

DMG MORI’s NHX 4000 2nd Generation and NHX 5000 2nd Generation horizontal machining centers are said to be suitable for single-part manufacturing ranging to serial production.

Five-Axis 17 Nov 2014

Five-Axis Universal Machining Center

The Doosan FM 200/5AX Linear is a high-speed, high-precision, full five-axis machining center designed for simultaneous five-axis contouring.

Horizontal Machining Centers 7 Nov 2014

The Decision Not to Automate Fully

Robotic automation for this machining line was feasible, but the company chose to run it 24/7 with a staff hired just for this job.

Vertical Machining Centers 3 Nov 2014

VMC Offers High Rigidity, Heavy Cutting Ability

The Millac 852V II vertical machining center from Okuma is well-suited for machining large, heavy workpieces.

Horizontal Machining Centers 1 Nov 2014

HMCs Help Bow Manufacturer Improve Technology, Productivity

By incorporating a Makino a51nx horizontal machining center into its production process, Mathews Inc. was able to increase its efficiency and keep bow production in-house.

Machining Centers 27 Oct 2014

Universal Machining Center Series Features Orthogonal Milling Heads

Available from GBI Cincinnati, the SHW Werkzeugmaschinen UniSpeed series of compact universal machining centers is suitable for use in the moldmaking, job shop, tool construction and aviation industries.

Vertical Machining Centers 21 Oct 2014

Traveling-Column VMC Machines Five Sides Simultaneously

The Doosan VCF850LSR vertical machining center features a versatile traveling-column design with a tilting B-axis spindle head and a 500-mm (19.685") rotary table for machining multiple sides of a workpiece at once.

Horizontal Machining Centers 21 Oct 2014

A Production Line Takes Shape

Although Pointe Precision built its reputation on low-volume, high-complexity aerospace and medical parts, its expansive high-volume production line may be its biggest success to date. Sound decision-making and attention to details at every step are the keys to this success.