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Turn/Mill

Swiss-Type Hydraulic Chucks Clamp in Three Turns

Big Kaiser introduces hydraulic chucks for Swiss-type lathes, which is said to be the first improvement to this technology in more than 30 years.

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Automation

WFL Millturn Technologies Acquires Frai Elektromaschinenbau

Frai, founded in 1984 and focusing on automation solutions in the machine tool industry, will be 100-percent owned by WFL.

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Automation

Multitasking CNC Machines Cut Down on Work in Process

This pump manufacturer has integrated flexible multitasking machines and automation to maintain high production levels and flexibility.

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Turn/Mill

Swiss-Type Lathe Features Integrated SPI Laser Cutting System

The Tsugami LaserSwiss B0125-III Swiss-type lathe, distributed by Tsugami/Rem Sales, is a 12-mm, five-axis CNC lathe with an integrated SPI laser cutting system.

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Turn/Mill

Swiss-Type Lathe Features Up to Seven Axes

The Nexturn SA-20B Swiss-type lathe, distributed by Absolute Machine Tools, is a 20-mm machine with a rotary synchronous guide bushing.

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Basics

Buying a Lathe: Slant-Beds and Multitasking Configurations

What are some variations on the basic lathe configuration? This can be helpful to review when considering the purchase of a new turning machine. 

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IMTS

Swiss-Type Lathe Enables Easier Guide Bushing Change-Over

IMTS 2018: Absolute Machine Tools is displaying Nexturn’s SA-32PYII Swiss-type lathe, a 32-mm machine with an exchangeable rotary synchronous guide bushing.

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Turn/Mill

Screw Machine, Turn-Mill Accommodate Variety of Workpieces

IMTS 2018: Absolute Machine Tools is displaying Lico’s LNTS-42S-S4 CNC screw machine and LNDD-series milling/turning centers. 

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Turn/Mill

Using Cameras to Align Tools and Spindles on Swiss-Type Lathes

Installing cameras in the spindles of a Swiss-type lathe can simplify the alignment of tools with the main and subspindles as well as the alignment of those spindles with each other.

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Turn/Mill

Swiss-Type Turning Machines Improve Efficiency, Accuracy

IMTS 2018: Star CNC is displaying its Swiss-type turning machines for industrial applications, emphasizing machine performance, safety and ergonomic design.

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