Machining Centers

Five-Axis 3 Jun 2014

Five-Axis Machining Center Features Adjustable Work Envelope

Available from Methods Machine Tools, the Yasda H40i high-precision five-axis machining center is designed for improved repeatability and accuracy, tighter tolerances, and shorter cycle times for aerospace, die/mold and automotive manufacturing.

Vertical Machining Centers 1 Jun 2014

Large Y-Axis VMC Enables Complete Machining in Single Setup

When Sarro Manufacturing couldn’t manufacture large, aluminum plates in one setup, it installed a Feeler VMP-1100S from Methods Machine Tools Inc. The VMC cut cycle time and spiked productivity.

Vertical Machining Centers 23 May 2014

Mobile Machining Center Performs Secondary Operations

Southwestern Industries’ Trak 2OP portable machining center streamlines workflow by bringing an additional spindle to an operator for secondary machining operations.

Horizontal Machining Centers 23 May 2014

HMC Offers Two Spindle Configurations

Kitamura Machinery’s Mycenter-HX500G horizontal machining center provides flexible cutting capabilities for medium to large-sized parts.

Five-Axis 22 May 2014

Drilling and Machining Centers Leverage BTA Process

Unisig’s USC-M series drilling and machining centers combine several processes into one machine capable of drilling and machining all four sides of a workpiece, reducing setup time and increasing accuracy for mold manufacturers.

Vertical Machining Centers 21 May 2014

VMC Resists Thermal Deformation

The high-performance NXV1680A vertical machining center from YCM offers extended travels and high rigidity for use in a range of industries.

CAD/CAM 19 May 2014

QFS Keeps Its Customers Moving With Integrated CAD/CAM

Quickly updating tool paths to remachine die surfaces enables this shop to provide short runs of prototype formed sheet metal parts. This fast response to engineering changes and design adjustments helps its customers adhere to tightly scheduled vehicle launch programs. QFS relies on integrated CAD and CAM software to make this happen. In this case, the software of choice are PowerShape and PowerMill from Delcam.