Machine Tools
Trends 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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Hard Turning as an Alternative to Grinding
Hard turning can be a cost effective alternative for shops looking to streamline part processing.
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Simplification for the Sake of Productivity
Here's a B-axis multitasking machine designed to simplify the setup process so that more people on the shopfloor will feel comfortable running it.
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Twin-ATC B-Axis Turn/Mill
Methods Machine Tools’ Nakamura-Tome Super NTMX multitasking turn-mill offers dual 24-tool ATC magazines. Full five-axis milling capability via a Fanuc 31i-A5 control is said to provide high precision and accuracy for manufacturing complex contoured components in large or small volumes for the medical, aerospace and similar industries.
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Turning/Milling Machine with 2 Toolholders
DMG has added a machine to its series of turning/milling centers: the CTX gamma 2000 TC with a B axis and high speed 12-station turret, two-channel control and the multi-channel programming system, ShopTurn 3G. The design permits four-axis machining on one spindle or parallel machining on the main and counter-spindle, plus a range of additional manufacturing options.
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Qualifying for Medical Work: Advice from a da Vinci Shop
Swiss shop with heavy medical experience shares how to get and keep medical customers.
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Gaining Better Sight for Productivity
American Optisurgical Inc. (AOI) products help people have a clearer view of life and their surroundings.
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Continuous Improvement Streamlines Throughput on CNC Swiss-types
Applying continuous improvement is how this Swiss shop keeps ahead of the crowd.
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High-Performance 5-Axis VMC
Hardinge’s XR-series of five-axis VMCs is offered in two configurations of precision and high precision to suit manufacturing requirements. This machine is positioned in the top of Bridgeport’s machining center portfolio.
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