Machines

Turning Machines

Y-Axis Turning Center

The Samsung SL25ASY CNC turning center鈥檚 Y axis adds integrated machining, providing machining capability on the workpiece that is not parallel or perpendicular to the spindle center line.

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Laser & Waterjet

Expanded Torch and Consumable Offerings

Hypertherm has expanded its lineup of Duramax retrofit torches and consumables.

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Valve Production Machine with 20-inch Turning Capability

Mazak offers its Orbitec 20 for manufacturers of valves and similar large components.

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Turn/Mill

The Buzz about the B Axis

The rotating milling head is a defining feature on a turn-mill machine designed for efficient production of complex parts in low volumes.

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Adjustable Cross Rail Extends Vertical Work Zone

MAG’s adjustable-rail U6 series universal gantry mills provide a vertical W axis to accommodate tall parts.

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Minimizing Turnaround Times for Big Parts

The key to success (and the primary challenge) for any job shop is minimizing turnaround time for non-repeating work. This Indiana shop shares some of its strategies for reducing lead times for the various large-scale jobs it encounters.

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Grinding

Automatic Side Grinder for Machining Carbide-Tipped Circular Saw Blades

Vollmer's FS 2A grinds the flanks of carbide-tipped circular saw blades with diameters ranging to 810 mm.

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Turning Machines

VTL Delivers Powerful, Heavy Cuts

In addition to high horsepower and torque for heavy cuts in difficult-to-machine materials, the Powerturn 2500 C-M vertical turning lathe offers a large-capacity ATC, thermal stability and observation cameras mounted within the work zone.

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CAD/CAM

Software Streamlines Model-to-Mold Production

At Marland Mold, CimatronE CAM software’s modeling tools, postprocessors and other features streamline manufacturing operations from initial design to finished part.

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Turn/Mill

CAM System Tackles Swiss-Type Complexity

Partmaker CAM software helps this shop cope with the increased complexity of the medical parts processed on its similarly complex Swiss-type lathes.

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