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Machine Tools
A Diet Of High Volumes, Long Runs
Suggest a strategy of high volumes and very long runs, and many screw machine houses grow anxious. Add that the high volumes are for automotive customers, and the anxious soon become squeamish—except in the case of this supplier. It thrives on the volumes and chases the long runs.
Read MoreStyle And Substance
At the Simodec show in France, Wirth & Gruffat (Argonay, France) introduced a new machine called Transturn TT-312. It is designed to combine the advantages of multi-spindle screw machines and rotary transfer technology. The company calls it a manufacturing cell.
Read MoreGrinding: Send It Out Or Keep It In-House?
CNC tool grinding can improve the output quality of any screw machine operation. But there are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether to send tools out or grind them in-house.
Read MoreLoad More Tools On Your CNC Lathe's Turret
Most shops accept the tooling limitations of their CNC lathes as a fact of life-something that cannot be changed and something to get around. However, one shop took a fresh look at the problem and came up with a way to increase the number of rotary tools that a turret can accommodate.
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Moving Up To CNC Swiss Screw Machines
Three new CNC Swiss machines in 18 months have provided real growth for this Illinois shop.
Read MoreSecondary Machining--Without The Tears
This automated machining cell is reaping the advantages of balanced operations—and avoiding most of the problems that usually go with it.
Read MoreNo Guide Bushing On A Swiss-type?
Like much of the metalworking lexicon, often our words fail to adequately describe, or keep up with, our technological innovations. The truth is, in the business of making precision parts it really doesn't matter much if a lathe is a turning center or a mill is a machining center.
Read MoreVertical Indexing Machine Produces Fittings With Greater Accuracy
This high production indexing machine is said to be able to produce a family of tees and elbows from a variety of materials with holes ranging in size up to ¾ inch NPT in mild steel.
Read MoreLinear Motors On Multis
A primary objective for multi-spindle screw machines, or any metalcutting machine tool, is to accurately and rapidly deliver a cutting tool to a workpiece while precisely controlling its cutting action.
Read MoreEvolving From Cam Multi-Spindles To CNC
There are thousands of cam-driven multi-spindles out in the field producing millions of parts 24 hours a day. And while there may always be a place for these machines when high volumes of relatively loose-tolerance parts are required, the tide is turning. CNC multi-spindles have emerged as a viable alternative now.
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