Machine Tools
Human-Like Robot Automates Secondary Machining Operations
Two seven-axis robots enable two second-op mills to run lights out eight hours in the evenings to win 64 hours of unattended machining time per week for this Ventura, California, shop.
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Why a CNC Multi-Spindle Machining Center Makes Sense for MetalQuest
An early adopter of multitasking equipment, this Nebraska contract manufacturer has taken what it feels is the next logical step to diversify by adding a multi-spindle for greatly reduced cycle times on an existing high-volume job.
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United Grinding’s Digital Solutions Boosts Grinding Machine Productivity, Uptime
United Grinding’s Digital Solutions simplifies and optimizes grinding production processes and service.
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Helpful, Free CAD Model for Those Who Machine DOM Tubing
This machine shop 3D prints a plastic plug that it inserts into the end of tubing to prevent chips and coolant from entering the lathe's bar feeder. It offers a free CAD model of it for other shops machining that material.
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Hwacheon Hi-Tech 750 Turning Center Designed for Large Parts
Machine features high-torque, built-in gear-driven spindle that reaches up to 1,800 rpm.
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Emag Twin Spindle Lowers Gear Machining Costs
The VL 1 Twin-spindle pick-up turning machine simultaneously machines two identical bevel gears at high speed within the same machining area.
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5 Benefits to In-House Grinding
This machine shop’s in-house grinding capabilities offer many advantages for itself and for its customers, including time and cost savings.
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Rollomatic Offers Compact, Versatile 6-Axis Tool Grinder
6-Axis tool grinder offers new options for grinding solid carbide boring bars.
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Automated Hard Turning, Grinding on One Platform
This inverted vertical turning machine can perform hard turning and grinding of chucked components such as gears while loading and unloading material and completed parts itself.
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Precision Machining Technology Moving Shops Forward
New equipment and software continue to be developed to support the needs of production machine shops like yours. Here’s a sample of technology now on the market that can help you grow your operation and become more efficient.
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