Machine Tools

Turn-Mills

Turn-Mill Center Aids Shop through Recession

Bryan Cardon chose multitasking as the solution to improve his shop’s workflow. He reduced cycle times and leadtimes for his customers in his Ogden, Utah, machine shop after implementing the Ganesh 32CS seven-axis, twin spindle, turn-mill center. The company also gained new customers and jobs because of this new machine and its capabilities.

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Swiss-Types

Finding Better Ways to Compete

This Indiana shop has reinvented itself to succeed in a tough market that many have abandoned to foreign competition—fasteners. It’s a story of change, response and adjustment that has allowed the company to navigate through mine fields of industry change and our great recession to exit as a stronger and better business.

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Six are Good, Eight are Better

At the recently completed EMO Hannover, the multi-spindle builder Index, headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, unveiled its new eight-spindle, CNC automatic production lathe.

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CNC Rotary Machining System Reduces Downtime

The three main factors that appeal to users of the Multistar NX-24 rotary machining system from an economical perspective are outstanding productivity, full flexibility and highest precision, the company says.

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Swiss-Types

A Multi-Spindle and Swiss Combination

At the recently completed EMO show in Hannover, Germany, the world’s machine tool and metalworking industry put on the biggest exposition on earth.

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Turning Machines

Custom Turning with Only Two Operators

With only two people, the shop provides complete CNC mill-turn services plus CNC milling, CNC turning, inspection, prototyping, production and assembly.

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Moving Up to CNC for Smaller Lot Sizes

This small shop has a large presence. CNC is playing a significant role in the company’s ability to deliver parts for the big stage.

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Saving Lives with a Net

Every day, metalworking manufacturers contribute to the general and specific welfare of our nation’s economy by adding value and creating wealth. This New Hampshire shop has the added distinction of helping save the lives of our combat troops.

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Turning Machines

Taking a Turn Toward Production Flexibility

Swiss-type screw machines provide unparalleled machining capabilities when it comes to processing small, detailed parts.

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Measurement

Attain Consistent Roundness and Concentricity Readings

The CNC Swiss-type lathe is finding an increasingly large market as non-traditional Swiss shops find its production advantages for small, precise and complex workpieces.

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