Turning Machines
Mazak Custom Machining Solutions Feature Automation, Digitalization
IMTS 2024: Mazak features advanced machining solutions designed to boost productivity in automation, multitasking capabilities and machine tool technology.
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Index Corp. Turnkey Solutions Provide Flexible Manufacturing Performance
IMTS 2024: Index's C200 FANUC features powerful twin spindles that achieve rapid material removal.
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CAM-Driven Lathe Questions
There can be hidden issues using legacy cam-driven lathes that can be overcome using new CNC technology. Here are three to keep in mind.
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A Mill-Turn’s Value for Machining Micro Gears
This leading manufacturer of non-lubricated robotic gears uses a seven-axis turn-mill to machine components from “amorphous” metals such as bulk metallic glasses.
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Shop Optimizes its Swiss-Turning Flexibility
Paramount Machine uses various Swiss-type lathes, some with a B axis, to produce parts more effectively than it did on conventional chucker lathes. Today, nearly every job under 1.5 inches in diameter runs across those machines even if the batch size is a mere 5 pieces.
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Stories of Swiss First Additions
A handful of shops share their stories about the how’s and why’s of adding their first Swiss-type CNC turning centers.
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5-Axis Machining Centers Transform Medical Swiss Shop
Traditionally a Swiss machine shop, Swiss Precision Machining Inc. discovers a five-axis machining center that has led the company to substantial growth. (Includes video.)
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Moldmaker Finds Value in Swiss-Type Machining
This multifaceted manufacturer has added CNC sliding-headstock turning technology to complement its established mold tooling production and new injection molding capabilities as it continues to pursue complex medical work along a vertically integrated path.
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Methods Multitasking Machine Reduces Cycle Times
Methods Machine Tools Inc. introduces Nakamura-Tome’s WY-100V two-turret, twin-spindle precision CNC multitasking lathe to the U.S. market.
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When a CNC Turn-Mill Doesn’t Turn
A shop in Big Sky Country uses a B-axis multitasking machine to produce complex, prismatic medical parts that require no turning complete from barstock.
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