Machines

Grinding

Grinding Machine Incorporates Robot Pallet Loader

J. Schneeberger鈥檚 Gemini NGM production grinding machine is designed to maximize capacity in a compact footprint.

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Aerospace

Robotic Polishing of Turbine Engine Blades

Testing explores an airfoil finishing alternative to loose-abrasive polishing.

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Five-Axis

Multi-Function Machines Turn, Mill and Grind

MCM offers a range of four- and five-axis machines, as well as multitasking machine models that can turn, mill and grind.

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Five-Axis

Technology for Turning on a Five-Axis Machine

A turning tool adapter that mounts to the MCT five-axis machine isolates the main spindle bearing from the shock of turning operations.

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Grinding

Additive Manufacturing’s Assist to ID Grinding

By addressing a long-standing coolant-delivery problem, an additively grown nozzle enhanced the effectiveness of ID grinding in a complementary role.

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Grinding

Shifting from Manual to Automatic

By partnering with its suppliers as a knowledge resource, this job shop made a successful transition from manual to CNC thread grinding, raising productivity and attracting new business with its increased capabilities.

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VMC Improves Shop’s Flexibility, Efficiency

RDM Manufacturing Precision CNC needed to improve its equipment flexibility to keep up with its large variety of clients. Investing in a VMC from SMTCL enabled the shop to achieve higher metal removal rates and better surface finish to better deal with demand.

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Turning Machines

Slant-Bed Lathe Uses Bar Feeder, Gantry Loader for Automated Parts Processing

Chevalier’s FBL-200 rigid CNC slant-bed lathe is a fully automated, single-setup, parts processing machining system for mixed-volume, short runs or dedicated high-volume applications.

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HMC Accurately Machines Large Parts

The GE590H, Enshu鈥檚 largest horizontal machining center, is designed for large-part applications that demand both high-volume metal removal as well as precision.

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VMC Delivers High Rapid Traverse Rates

SMTCL Americas introduces its VMC1100B vertical machining center, which features a 12,000-rpm direct-drive spindle with 30-hp peak performance, 290-psi delivery of coolant through the spindle and a 24-position toolchanger.

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