Turning Machines
Read Your Chips: Understanding Tool Selection for Unattended Turning
Are you sure you have the best insert for that turning operation? Check the chips, especially if you are running unattended. Chip characteristics can tell you a lot.
Read MoreMaking CNC Turning Easier
For those familiar only with manual lathes, making the jump to CNC can be a scary proposition. But take heart, because more and more control builders are focusing on providing CNCs with operational and programming capabilities that even the complete novice can grasp.
Read MoreMinimizing Parts And Designing Components Solves Several Needs
Milltronics Manufacturing Company, a CNC (computerized numerical controls) machine tool builder located in Waconia, Minnesota, is a major manufacturer and marketer of high quality, cost effective machining centers, toolroom and bridge mills and toolroom lathes sold both in the United States and abroad.
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Let There Be Lights
Austin, Texas is home to High End Systems, Inc. They design, manufacture and distribute lighting systems used worldwide in the entertainment industry and for architectural applications.
Read MoreOkuma America Introduces Next-Generation CNC Lathe
Machine tool builder Okuma America Corporation has introduced a new CNC lathe to address the growing need for a family of products suited to the needs of both first-time CNC users as well as experienced manufacturers supplying diverse industries with precision turned parts. Designated the Crown, Okuma's lathe offers a high-torque spindle motor, direct-drive headstock, servo-driven tool turret, an ergonomically-configured machine enclosure, and a compact 95. 47 by 69.
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Low Cost Turning Automation Yields A High Rate Of Return
Two CNC lathes, with live tooling, tool monitor, and auto-load short-bar bar feeders are helping this California manufacturer compete. They've seen impressive reductions in throughput time and manufacturing costs. And, they're just getting started.
Read MoreNew Hitachi Seiki Machines Reflect Trends
Any machine tool builder striving to be responsive to customer interests and demands will reflect those interests and demands in the new machines it introduces. A case in point is Hitachi Seiki, which recently introduced a new horizontal machining center and a new turning center.
Read MoreTeaming Up For Turning Efficiency
When a Federal-Mogul Corporation's work volume increased five years ago with Ford Motor Company to manufacture polytetraflouroethylene (Teflon) PTFE piston rings, they turned to automated CNC turning centers to turn out millions of rings per year.
Read MoreThis Die And Mold Shop's World Is Round
Making die sets and mold components calls on most metalworking disciplines. Milling, EDM and grinding all come into play. Hard turning is the specialty at this Midwest shop. Here's how they successfully apply this sometimes elusive technology.
Read MoreFive Fold Growth Forged With CNC Turning Centers
This shop saw its production volume mushroom after it began making tooling for the hot forging of automotive and non-automotive engine valves.
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