MACHINES

Turning Machines

The Control’s Role in Machining Complex Parts

This company that produces medical implants finds value in the CNC for its turn-mill equipment that helps speed setups and simplify programming when producing intricate parts complete.

Grinding

Grindstar Replaces Turning With Efficient Grinding

PMTS 2023: The Grindstar machine uses a method that enables the entire workpiece contour to be ground in a single processing operation.
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Swiss-Types

Tsugami Sliding Headstock Lathe for Complex Parts

PMTS 2023: The SS38MH-5AX features a powerful 20,000-rpm, 10-hp tool spindle capable of turning and milling.
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Horizontal & Vertical Lathes

Video: Why a Production Machine Shop Started a Baseball Bat Company

A 153-year-old manufacturer of precision, metal pins recently started a side business creating custom wooden baseball bats. The reasoning behind establishing this new company is intriguing, as is how it has helped create a stronger bond with the local community.
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Machining Centers & Milling Machines

5-Axis Machining Center for Milling Diverse Materials

PMTS 2023: The Grob 6350 Generation 2 Universal Machining Center has the ability to rough and finish on the same machine to produce a complete part in one setup for increased productivity.
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Swiss-Types

PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Swiss-Types

Learn about some of the latest Swiss-type solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.

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Choosing the Right Machine for Turned and Milled Medical Parts

The medical market is known for exceptionally tight tolerances and difficult materials, which means that selecting the proper machine is necessary to ensure a job is profitable.

Single & Multi-Spindles

Automatic Lathe Maximizes Number of Operations in One Machine

PMTS 2023: Esco’s Escomatic D6 CNC Ultra automatic lathe makes it possible to machine the front and back of the workpiece simultaneously.
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Turning Machines

Compact Micro Turn-Mill for Small Precision Parts

PMTS 2023: The Spinner PD-CNC lathe can achieve high levels of precision due to its high-precision spindles, pneumatic clamping cylinders with programmable clamping force, ultraprecise ball screws, and hardened and ground sliding vibration-damping guideways.
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Toolholders

Rego-Fix Through-Coolant System for Swiss-Type Machines

PMTS 2023: The reCool RCR/ERM system provides all the benefits of reCool technology to Swiss-type machines while also enabling the use of emulsion or pure oil coolants.
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