Machine Tools

Turn-Mills

A New Approach to CNC Turning

This turning process takes advantage of a turn-mill’s B-axis spindle to vary a tool’s approach angle to optimize chip control and feed rates. 

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Milltronics' VM8434XP VMC with Linear Cross Roller Guides

The VM8434​​​​​​​XP is built with direct-coupled ballscrews and a dual-wound spindle motor for faster acceleration/deceleration and more torque.

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SX-38 Swiss-Type Automatic Lathe with Servo-Driven B Axis

Star CNC Machine Tool Corp.’s 38-mm sliding headstock lathe, the SX-38, is designed using slant-bed construction to ensure rigidity for the turret mounted tooling.

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Grinding

F-Grind AH Series High Precision Surface Grinder Offers a Smooth Finish

This series of grinders incorporates rapid traverse to working height and magnetization of the table, while also accommodating workpieces from 5.8 × 17.5” all the way up to 15.5 × 31”, depending on the model.

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Index Integrates iXcenter Automation Cell with C Series Turning Centers

Docked to the machine and easily slid aside to enable access to the work area, the cell supports automatic machine operation and manages raw material and finished parts.

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Grinding

Norton Winter Virtified cBN Wheels Reduce Costs Per Part

Vitrified bond technology increases grinding productivity.

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Turning Machines Help Firearms Supplier Achieve Rapid Growth

Working closely with its machine tool supplier, this firearms manufacturer has quickly expanded its lineup of turning machines to deliver quality products and faster delivery.

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Methods Introduces its Own Brand of VMCs

Methods Machine Tools Inc. line of Methods branded three-axis vertical and five-axis bridge-type machining centers are all engineered and built to Methods' highest specifications and quality standards. 

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Basics

Understanding CNC Collet Chucks

Workholding for turning is usually fairly basic: The selection comes down to chucks or collets. This article looks at when to consider the collet chuck and what kind might be best for a given application.

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Turn-Mills

Multitasking Helps Pressure the Competition

To produce a completely U.S.-made product and keep the pressure on its off-shore competition, an industrial pump manufacturer leveraged its multitasking capabilities with other resources for internal efficiency.

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