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Machine Tools
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.
Read MoreMaking 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.
Read MoreMultitasking 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.
Read MoreCutting 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.
Read MoreFocusing on the Swiss You Need
These two Swiss machines are designed to offer flexibility at a good price.
Read MoreSwitching 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.
Read MoreTrends in Swiss Machining
This Florida medical manufacturer is an expert in the production of complex medical parts on CNC Swiss machines. Their job shop has evolved from 18 to 135 employees by efficient production of small, difficult parts for the demanding medical industry. And moving forward, the shop’s co-founder only sees better things ahead.
Read MoreMultitasking for Productivity, Efficiency, Accuracy and More
Multitask machining (or using a mill-turn machine) means performing various manufacturing operations without manual intervention.
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