Machine Tools

Grinding 17 May 2013

Small Grinding Center Offers Big Productivity Boost

This vertical grinding center for small chucked components with a maximum diameter of 100 mm was developed specifically to meet increasingly higher output levels and shorter cycle times.

Turn-Mills 15 May 2013

Taking the Heat Off Live Tooling

As live tooling becomes more popular in many CNC turning centers, the use of tooling with sealed bearing performance is becoming a challenge for shops that produce components in high volumes or with lengthy cycle times.

Grinding 1 May 2013

Studer Wins Innovation Prize

The Intec Prize, recognizing outstanding results in product development, innovation, continuity in market development and other extraordinary achievements, was recently awarded to Fritz Studer AG.

Turning Machines 22 Apr 2013

Multitasking Benefits a Process in Many Ways

Multitask machining is the ability to perform various manufacturing operations unattended, without moving the part to other machines.

Turning Machines 25 Feb 2013

High Speed CNC Turning Center for Demanding Turning Operations

Goodway’s GLS-1500 Series high-speed CNC turning center features a 30-degree slant bed casting design and optional single-moving live tooling turret built for demanding turning operations.The 30-degree slant bed design provides smooth chip disposal and easier operator access, the company says.

Workforce Development 14 Feb 2013

A Swiss Shop’s Next Generation

The shallow talent pool of available skilled machinists can be an even bigger obstacle to the shop that is rapidly growing. Perhaps the best solution is to attack the problem from within.

Turn-Mills 7 Feb 2013

Multitasking Capabilities Help Shop Stay Ahead of Orders

With the new Okuma CNC lathe multitasking production center, this company is increasing the size of its net, going after new markets, taking a hard look at aerospace engine coolers and a large array of medical applications.

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Swiss-Types 25 Jan 2013