Machine Tools

Swiss-Types

Collaboration is Key When Implementing New Machine Tools

Working closely with builders can help shops ensure that new machine tools are a success.

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VMC Adds Mazatrol SmoothG Control

Mazak Corp. added the Mazatrol SmoothG CNC and Smooth Technology software to its VTC-330C vertical machining center.

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An App to Simplify Setups

This shop, specializing in high precision parts for the semiconductor industry, worked closely with its machine tool supplier to develop an app that drastically reduces setup times.

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Swiss-Types

Still Learning After 102 Years

It’s said that successful people endeavor to maintain the mentality of being a student for a lifetime. Under four generations of family ownership, and a century-plus in business, Nolte Precise exemplifies this philosophy of always learning as it applies to a modern metalworking shop.

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Grinding

Centerless Grinding Machine Includes Mineral Casting Frame

Rettificatrici Ghiringhelli presents centerless grinding machines, starting with model EP250.

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MW120II Turning Center Enables Fast Automation

Murata Machinery’s MW120II twin-spindle turning center features a high-speed, lightweight gantry loader, which enables rapid traverse speeds in the X, Y and Z axes.

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Shop Evolves with CNC Turning

Debbie Sommers answered a newspaper ad for a receptionist job at a South Elgin, Illinois, screw machine shop in 1980. Today, she owns the shop, an 18,000-square-foot facility with 20 employees and sales growth of 25 percent in 2017.

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Turn-Mills

Mazak Multitasking Turning Center Completes Machining in a Single Setup

The HQR-250MSY multitasking turning center is said to complete machining from slug and/or bar material in a single setup.

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MW35 Turning Center Reduces Cycle Times

With a spindle speed range of 6,000 rpm and 3.7 kW drive motor, the machine can deliver parts in less than 3 seconds, according to the company.

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Turning Center Reduces Idle Time

Murata Machinery's MW120II turning center features a high-speed, lightweight gantry loader that offers rapid traverse speeds in the X, Y and Z axes.

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