Five-Axis
Tool Libraries and Simulations in CAM Software Accelerate Cycle Times
Schupan Aluminum was able to reduce its CNC machining cycle times and perform complex five-axis work through Mastercam’s toolpaths and advanced features.
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Expand Machinery Offers New Five-Axis VMC
The company is introducing the GEN MILL 5X-4, a five-axis milling machine that provides fast tool indexing, rapid rates and more.
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TAITRA Event Highlights Advanced Manufacturing Strategies
At this year’s TIMTOS, the participating companies highlighted their automation and Industry 4.0 capabilities as they demonstrated a range of manufacturing technologies.
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Five Traits Define Top Performers in Five-Axis Machining
Benchmarking data reveal how elite manufacturers make the most of more axes of motion.
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New Machining Centers Improve Moldmaking Workflow
Westminster Tool has shifted the workflow in its moldmaking department to incorporate high-speed five-axis and, as a result, cut lead times and reduce the need for wire EDM.
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Methods Moves Chicago Technical Center to Gilberts
Methods Machine Tools has moved its Chicago Technical Center from Elgin, Illinois, to Gilberts, Illinois, saying the new facility will speed up repair and installation times.
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SW BA Space3 and BA W06 Target EV Machining Needs
SW says its BA Space3 and BA W06 machining centers feature optimizations for taking on difficult EV machining processes.
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Kitamura Signs Distributor Partnership with Next Industries
Kitamura has named Next Industries the exclusive distributor for its machining centers, accessories, spare parts and software in Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky.
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Five-Axis Grob G550T Tightens Cycle Times and Accuracies
The five-axis Grob G550T not only cuts cycle times and tooling costs for aluminum aerospace applications, but provides exacting accuracy for titanium and Inconel applications.
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Practical Approaches to Automating Five-Axis Machines
There are many approaches to automation in five-axis machining, and whether a shop uses robots or pallet changers, the benefits are often easier to realize than many believe.
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