Machine Tools

Upgrading Bar Feeder Components with Metal 3D Printing

Index is exploring redesigning and optimizing parts for bar feeders inside its multi-spindle turning centers using a low-cost metal 3D printing platform from One Click Metal.

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Swiss-Types

A Contract CNC Shop in Transition

Denver Precision Products is in a transitional mode in two respects: company leadership and adoption of new multifunction machining technology and processes.

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Turning Machines

Precision Machining Technology Review: November 2024

Production Machining’s November 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Vericut, Hurco, the L.S. Starrett Co., LNS North America, Fryer Machine Systems and MachineMetrics.

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Growth Comes When Machining Challenges Are Met

Manufacturers such as SDP/SI that embrace machining challenges ultimately find ways to become more efficient and profitable operations.

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Fryer Turning Machine Features Large Swing in a Small Footprint

The VT Series of large-swing vertical turret lathes can be configured for turning, milling, boring and grinding in a single machine.

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Hurco Slant-Bed Lathe Features Live Tooling Capabilities

Hurco’s TM8MYi slant-bed lathe comes equipped with a Renishaw swing-down tool setter and a bi-directional, servo-driven live tool.

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Nomura DS Showcases Turning and Milling Machines Engineered with Excellence

Gosiger offers the comprehensive line of Nomura DS machine tools at competitive prices.

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Automation

An Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins

This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

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Grinding

Grinding Options for Dental Burrs and Rotary Instruments

Equipment to grind dental burrs continues to evolve. Here are five options for grinding these types of workpieces.

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Micromachining

Laser Technology "Turns" into a Turning Tool

This new technology uses a laser to act as a cutting tool to "turn" parts from solid barstock. This high-speed precision turning machine is especially useful for micromachining, enabling high accuracy for small, complex parts that are often delicate and difficult to machine when implementing conventional turning processes.

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