Machine Tools
Vertical Turning Frees Up Brake Production
When it comes to machine tools, Andreas Jung, plant manager at Siegerland Bremsen, Haiger, Germany, is not so easy to fool.
Read MoreSoftware Simplifies Turn-Mill Operations
An international player in the highly competitive aeronautics, automotive, defense and optical industries makes the most of software for multitasking program verification and optimization.
WatchThe Upside of Vertical Turning
Vertical turning centers that use the main spindle to load and unload themselves are finding increasing acceptance as multitasking capabilities make them efficient processing centers for producing chucked parts.
Read MoreBarfeeding Small Diameters
This shop may be located off the beaten path but it’s certainly found a successful and profitable home by applying top of the line technology to its medical part production mix.
Read MoreThe Benefits of a B Axis
We know about the basic XYZ axes on a machine, but what about another axis called a B axis?
Read MoreOptimizing B Axis on Gang Tool-Based Swiss Machines
This technological innovation has been increasing in popularity as well as multitasking sophistication.
Read MoreMetamorphosis of a Brown & Sharpe Department
This plant needed to maximize machine utilization and decrease labor costs. It began by upgrading its Department 417 Brown & Sharpe single-spindle screw machines.
Read MoreMachines that Make Machines
I recently got another look at the facilities of a machine tool builder. It was a good reminder of what's involved in bringing the machines together.
Read MoreShop Gains Process Control with Automation
Eliminating variability from the manufacturing flow is a goal for most shops. Automation can allow reallocation of resources to accomplish this.
Read MoreNew Machine for Production Turning
In February, PM was invited to a DMG/Mori Seiki press conference at the company’s facility in Pfronten, Germany.
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