Turning Machines

CNC & Machine Controls 10 Dec 2009

Device Rejuvenates Legacy Control System

An old but still very usable vertical turning center became easier to operate, and actually realized more cutting time, thanks to a control retrofit that cost only hundreds of dollars.

Turning Machines 11 Nov 2009

Turning Center Designed For Rigidity

The Haas ST-30 turning center is designed for rigidity, accuracy and thermal stability. All castings are optimized using finite element analysis (FEA) to produce rigid designs, improve chip and coolant flow and simplify maintenance and service, the company says.

Lean Manufacturing 10 Nov 2009

The Responsiveness Robot

For this lean shop dedicated to low-inventory kanban relationships with customers, the most critical measure of efficiency revealed the value of robotic loading.

Turning Machines 3 Nov 2009

CNC Lathe Designed For Heavy, Large Workpieces

Featuring a wraparound, boxway construction, Femco’s CNC lathe model HL-55/200 is designed for heavy-duty, precision turning on larger workpieces. All mating surfaces are lined with Turcite to prevent wear.

Die/Mold 13 Oct 2009

Aluminum Molds In Three Weeks Or Less

While aluminum molds are commonly used to create prototypes or to serve as stopgap bridge tooling, they are starting to receive greater attention for production work. This shop’s approach to creating aluminum molds in one day to three weeks is the same for each of these situations.

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Turning Machines 9 Sep 2009

Turning Center Designed For Small Parts

Miyano Machinery’s GN-3200 ultra-precision turning center features a 0. 1-μm input tolerance.

Vertical Machining Centers 18 Aug 2009

Turning On A Machining Center

VIDEO. Part of Renishaw’s automated production process, this turning operation uses tools affixed to the machining center’s table while the workpiece is mounted in the spindle.

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Turning Machines 12 Aug 2009

Small Toolroom Lathe

The TRAK TRL 1630SX lathe, featuring the ProtoTRAK SLX CNC, is the smallest toolroom lathe in the product line. It can be operated manually or by CNC using the optional TRAKing feature.

11 Aug 2009

Variety Of Machines On Display

The Hardinge Group showcases its GS 51A horizontal turning center, a compact high-productivity lathe that is equipped with integrated automation. The machine features a collet-ready spindle that delivers exacting part roundness and tight tolerances on each workpiece, the company says.