Machines

Turn/Mill

Turn-Mill Keeps Diversified Work In-House

A Samsung SL25ASY turn-mill is the latest investment by a manufacturer that is moving to bring more core work in-house while also diversifying its customer base.

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CAD/CAM

How Micromachining Patience Speeds Prototype Production

A molder of tiny, silicone components for the medical industry explains how a patient, conservative approach to micromachining enables it to deliver prototypes faster.

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Laser & Waterjet

Waterjet Produces Complex Parts

Capable of producing complex parts out of virtually any material, Jet Edge鈥檚 Mid Rail Gantry waterjet cutting machine features an exposed tank that accommodates overhead loading.

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Laser & Waterjet

Lasers Improve Productivity

Mitsubishi’s eX 2D laser is designed for decreased running costs, eco-friendly power and gas consumption and increased productivity, the company says.

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What Makes for an Effective, Production-Oriented VMC?

Extended VMC cycle times due to modest spindle performance and slow non-cutting functions can increase costs for high-volume applications. However, new VMC offerings can minimize cycle times while maximizing competitiveness for production work.

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HMC Machines Large Parts for Aircraft Industry

Mori Seiki’s NHX10000 high-precision HMC is the largest model in the NHX series of X-class HMCs.

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Precision Micromachining Center for High Speed Machining

Makino says its iQ300 precision micromachining center incorporates the latest advances in machine and spindle design, thermal control and precision.聽

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Laser & Waterjet

High-Speed Laser Drilling With Air Flow Testing for 0.2-mm Holes

The FlowComp closed-loop hardware and software feature from Prima North America's Laserdyne Systems combines laser drilling with air flow measurement on the company鈥檚 795 and 450 multi-axis laser systems. 聽

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Aerospace

Otherworldly Precision

A contract shop produces critical parts for the Curiosity rover that will soon depart for Mars.

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A Model Machine for Titanium

Researchers develop a machine tool that controls vibration to mill titanium more productively. The machine relies on guideway systems delivering stiffness that is literally infinite.

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