Turning Machines
5 Tips for Multichannel Programming
Programming for multitasking machines can be complex. Knowing several key points for making the process less challenging can save a programmer time as well as lessen confusion and the risk of error.
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Inside an Amish-Owned Family Machine Shop
Modern Machine Shop, PM’s sister brand, took an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of an Amish-owned machine shop, where advanced machining technologies work alongside old-world traditions.
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Index Corp.’s Sliding Headstock CNC Lathe for Small Parts Machining
The frontworking attachment and counterspindle are now housed on separate slides, which is said to eliminate potential interdependence between front-end and counter-spindle machining, enabling greater programming flexibility.
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Starrag’s Bumotec 191 Neo Turn-Mill Reduces Tool Change Time
The company says the 191 Neo turn-mill can also be used for grinding, polishing, skiving, gear hobbing and diamond cutting with no setup or fixture changes.
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Automated Multitasking Machine Drops Parts Complete
This automated multitasking machine with an integrated robot eliminates the need to run parts across multiple machines, saving floor space, setup time and manpower.
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Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2 Optimized for Complex Part Production
Turn-mill is designed to reduce cycle times and cost per piece with superimposed machining.
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What’s Still Cam-Driven and Why?
Combining select cam-driven functions with CNC technology for this multi-spindle platform is said to help reduce machine cost while retaining high machining speed, precision and production.
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Fast Change Tooling System Increases Spindle Uptime
This coolant-through tooling system replacement for the gang plate on a Swiss-type machine can save hours of spindle downtime per day as well as increase tool life and enhance chip control.
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Genturn SL-42Y2 Swiss-type Machine for Part Size Versatility
Swiss-type machine features flexibility of a removable guide bushing to enable turning for a range of part sizes from 4 to 42 mm.
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How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines
SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.
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