This Swiss shop discovered workholding collets that satisfy the needs of its very small, delicate and complex medical parts production on the subspindle, making once impossible processes not only doable but more efficient and esthetically pleasing.
This small-footprint trunnion rotary transfer machine includes an isolated cell to perform full OD turning between centers for improved concentricity compared to flipping parts in a station for backside turning or moving the part to another clamping position.
Programming for multitasking machines can be complex. Knowing several key points for making the process less challenging can save a programmer time as well as lessen confusion and the risk of error.
With the ability to address customer needs faster and iterate parts quickly, this metal 3D printing system is now standard within the workflow for both the engineering and toolroom teams.
This toolpath generator can reduce cycle time and extend tool life while helping achieve better surface finishes for milling operations on multi-axis Swiss-types and turn-mills.
Although the pandemic might have made us weary of sitting in front of a screen for too long, webinars still have a significant place in the business world as a quick way to provide education.
This fire suppression system supplies a chemical agent directly to a fire within a machine tool, helping extinguish it in less than 10 seconds, leaving no machine damage.
This automated multitasking machine with an integrated robot eliminates the need to run parts across multiple machines, saving floor space, setup time and manpower.
An overall equipment effectiveness tracking and manufacturing analytics tool has enabled two machine shops to increase their machine utilization, which led to even more positive results.