Turning Machines
VIDEO: A Unique Innovation Keeps the Wheels Turning
A problem with a bicycle’s two-piece bottom bracket design spurred action from two friends that led to not only a simple solution but to a business venture with in-house machining capability that has become an international supplier to high-end bike manufacturers.
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Tornos’ MultiSwiss Is Compact, Accessible Multi-Spindle Solution
IMTS 2022: The platform is based on an “all-in-one” concept and its productivity can be further boosted by the addition of one Y axis.
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How Fast Can You Change Over a Multi-Spindle?
Today’s CNC multi-spindles feature design elements that enable these high-production machine tools to be effective for lower-volume jobs that require more frequent setups.
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Customizable CNC Machine, Automation Solutions
IMTS 2022: BA W08-12 is designed for machining large workpieces made of aluminum and other nonferrous materials.
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Swiss-Type Lathe Runs 2-Inch Parts Complete
This Swiss-type multitasking machine does all the crosswork and endwork milling, drilling and tapping complete, and even engraving and deburring, on one machine.
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Swiss-Type Offers 33 Tool Positions
IMTS 2022: Expand Machinery says its Genturn-52CS Y2 enables multiple operations in a single handling.
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3D Printing Creates a Window of Automation Opportunity
For this Omaha shop, periodic part inspection required an automated turning cell to pause production. Printing a plastic parts collection chute for delivery outside the cell solved this problem, and it turns out the shop has found 3D printing to be valuable in many other ways.
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Emag VT 4-Axes Lathes for Shaft Production Maximum Performance
IMTS 2022: The lathes are said to provide short cycle times, high-precision machining and safe processing with the VT series of turning machines literally turning the classic horizontal machining process on its head.
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Can a Job Shop Benefit From a CNC Multi-Spindle? This One Does.
Although CNC multi-spindle machines are often dedicated to running one part or family of like parts, this Wisconsin job shop has found a way to make 20,000 parts per run its sweet spot for that equipment to better serve multiple customers.
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Index's G220 Turn-Mill for Flexible Cutting
IMTS 22: Index’s G220 turn-mill center is said to produce a wide variety of parts in a single setup.
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