Turn/Mill
Lathe And Machining Center In One
Mori Seiki’s NT series of integrated mill-turn centers fully combines a lathe with a machining center. The NT5400 DCG/1800S employs both driven at the center of gravity (DCG) technology and the box-in-box construction of the NH series HMCs. The center also employs a turret with a built-in milling motor from the NL series CNC lathes.
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Bryco Before and After
Within a two-month period, this Chicago-area contract shop reorganized the shopfloor, implemented new procedures and eliminated employee toolboxes. Here are the benefits the shop has seen.
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Consider Swiss-Types For Medical Opportunities
Adopting the latest machining technologies is key for shops to accurately and repeatably create medical components. Swiss-style lathes offer a good combination of precision and repeatability for these applications thanks in part to their guide-bushing design, which provides support for the workpieces very close to the cut.
Read MoreLarge Spindle, Big Bore Turning Center
The SR 200 BB (Big Bore) high-performance multi-tasking turning center from Hardinge offers users a combination of performance features that include speed, power, accuracy and durability. This heavy-duty turning center features a Hardinge Sure-Grip lever type 250mm (10") three-jaw chuck as standard equipment. The S
Read MoreSpinning Turning Tool Offers Alternative To Single-Point Cutters
CAM developer DP Technology recently performed a successful test cut of a new cutting tool for turning applications that is designed to reduce vibration and heat buildup. The company's CAM software package, Esprit, now contains an add-on for programming the new tool. Developed jointly by machine tool builder Mori
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The New Rules of Cutting Tools — Rule #1: Do More With Your Machine
The tooling has the potential to transform the process.
Read MoreCNC Swiss-Type Automatic Lathe
Model SA 12A/18A from Nexturn features a Fanuc, built-in AC spindle motor; ultra precision ball screw; 1/1,000-degree positioning for the main spindle; rapid traverse speed of 32 m/min.; and more. The standard machine features five fixed front-end tools and five fixed back-end tools. An optional, three driven tool
Read MoreTwin-Spindle Lathe Shortens Cycle Times
The Ganesh Cyclone-32 GTS has dual gang slides to allow the main spindle and the subspindles to work independently, shortening cycle times because both spindles are working simultaneously. The spindles provide fast acceleration and deceleration, the company says. These machines come standard with 1,181-ipm rapids a
Read MoreTurning, Milling And Multi-Axis Machining In A Single Setup
The Puma MX series turn-mill adds milling capabilities to the company’s Infracore turning center. The machine’s design is intended to provide flexibility within a complete spectrum of part geometries. From simple turning or milling to complex, simultaneous, multi-axis machining, complex parts can be produced on one
Read MoreMachining Center With Swivel Head Has Seven Programmable CNC Axes
With seven CNC-controlled axes, the company’s FZ 12K S multi-function machine is built for high-precision, automated, six-sided complete machining from bar. Designed for medical manufacturers, the machine is suited for applications such as orthopedic devices, bone plates, hip sockets and surgical instruments made o
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