TURN-MILLS

Turn-Mills

Automated Multitasking Machine Drops Parts Complete

This automated multitasking machine with an integrated robot eliminates the need to run parts across multiple machines, saving floor space, setup time and manpower.

Turning Machines

Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2 Optimized for Complex Part Production

Turn-mill is designed to reduce cycle times and cost per piece with superimposed machining.

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How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines

SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.
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Turning Machines

Hardinge Talent 42/51 Multitasking CNC Lathe Offers High-Speed, Fine Surface Machining

The machine includes featuring iHMI and high-speed, fine surface machining capabilities.

Turning Machines

Does A Turn-Mill Have to Turn?

Here’s an example of a shop applying innovative probing, tooling and workholding strategies to enable its turn-mill to machine castings complete.

Turning Machines

For CNC Multitasking Machines, Why Part Along Y?

Newly designed tooling takes advantage of a multitasking machine’s Y-axis motion to more effectively perform parting-off operations compared to conventional X-axis processes.

Turning Machines

Micromachining Turns Images of the Queen into Tiny Portraits

Engineers at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (AMRC) used a turn/mill center to reproduce a series of tiny portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, down to only 1.4 mm wide, onto brass.
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Workholding

Custom Tooling, Workholding Help Whip Rotors Into Shape

Whipple Superchargers uses unique form tools and dead-length-collet workholding for its B-axis turn-mill enabling it to create more accurate rotors for its brand of engine power-adders.

Turn-Mills

Precision Machining Technology Review: Turning Machines

Production Machining’s March Showcase includes Tsugami/Rem Sales, Expand Machinery, NexTurn Swiss Machine, Mazak and Romi Machine Tools.

Turning Machines

Mazak QT-Ez Turning Centers Offer Easy Automation Integration

The QT-Ez Series has been designed for a range of automation solutions — from simple bar feeders and parts catchers to full cooperative robot installations.