Machine Tools
Cylindrical Grinder Shows Off High Precision
The United Grinding Studer S131r cylindrical ID-radius grinding machine targets tough ID grinding operations and a range of hard-to-machine materials.
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Vertical Honing System for Increased Process Control
IMTS 2022: Sunnen’s SV-3000 series vertical honing system incorporates synchronized servo stroke and spindle motors that enable constant crosshatch finishes the length of the bore.
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3D Printing Creates a Window of Automation Opportunity
For this Omaha shop, periodic part inspection required an automated turning cell to pause production. Printing a plastic parts collection chute for delivery outside the cell solved this problem, and it turns out the shop has found 3D printing to be valuable in many other ways.
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High-Speed VMC Offers Intuitive Machining, Surfacing
In addition to inherent five-axis benefits, the Genmill VFM-2416 five-axis from Expand Machinery offers a range of features for optimal surface finishing.
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Five-Axis Machining Center Accommodates Small Workpieces
Mitsui Seiki’s compact PJ 303X machining center provides high precision, speed and versatility for critical parts such as lens molds, medical products and EDM electrodes.
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Mikron Multistar CX-24 Offers Versatile Machining for Small Parts
IMTS 2022: The Multistar CX-24 is designed for precise performance and speed, controlling spindle movements with linear curves.
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Emag VT 4-Axes Lathes for Shaft Production Maximum Performance
IMTS 2022: The lathes are said to provide short cycle times, high-precision machining and safe processing with the VT series of turning machines literally turning the classic horizontal machining process on its head.
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High-Precision Grinders Capture Optimal Surface Finishes
Okamoto Corp.’s ACC-SA1 series and ACC-32·80CHiQ grinding machines are designed to provide precision, flatness and smooth surface finish.
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Vertical Machining Center Designed for Flexibility
IMTS 2022: Hardinge’s Bridgeport XR1000 VMC is said to be well suited for machining everything from simple workpieces and quality molds/dies to complex prismatic parts.
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Bridge-Type VMC is Built for Cutting Performance, Accuracy
DN Solutions’ BVM 5700 vertical machining center is said to handle heavier parts, cutting with increased rigidity and coming to end users with standard features right out of the box.
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