Machine Tools
Reducing Cycle Times with Vertical Turning
Here's a look at Emag's 250 platform, the company's latest lineup of inverted vertical turning lathes.
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Connecting the Technologies
This Missouri shop uses new advances in machine to machine communications to achieve its goals of lights out manufacturing and quick changeover.
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A Bird's-Eye View of Vertical Turning
In the right applications, vertical turning can provide significant production benefits through higher capacity, rigidity, versatility, and ease of automation. Here’s a look at several examples of vertical turning at its finest.
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Making Hire to Retire Work
This Canadian shop builds its succes around advanced machine tool tecnology, such as turn-mill, and an enlightened approach to employee relations.
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Multitasking Turning Center Enables Value-Added Service
Going the extra mile for customers is something that not all shops take advantage of for one reason or another.
Read MoreTransferring to Faster Change-Over
One typical argument against the use of transfer machines in a shop has been lengthy setup times. It’s no surprise that excelling at long-running, high-volume jobs, as these machines are known for, might come at a price. But the fact that shops are trending toward lower-volume work these days is not lost on the suppliers.
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Cutting Tool R&D Proves Productive
Paying attention to small differences in cutting tool technology makes an impact at this New England Swiss shop.
Read MoreCNC 32-Tool Mill-Turn Machine
The Cyclone 52-TTMY CNC mill-turn machine comes with 32-tools and a Mitsubishi control.
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Focusing on the Swiss You Need
These two Swiss machines are designed to offer flexibility at a good price.
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Switching to Swiss Without a Guide Bushing
When the part doesn't require a guide bushing, being able to remove that housing provides increased flexibility and often even improves accuracy.
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