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.
Read MoreExpanded Torch and Consumable Offerings
Hypertherm has expanded its lineup of Duramax retrofit torches and consumables.
Read MoreValve Production Machine with 20-inch Turning Capability
Mazak offers its Orbitec 20 for manufacturers of valves and similar large components.
WatchThe 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.
WatchAdjustable Cross Rail Extends Vertical Work Zone
MAG’s adjustable-rail U6 series universal gantry mills provide a vertical W axis to accommodate tall parts.
Read MoreMinimizing 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.
Read MoreAutomatic 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.
Read MoreVTL 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.
Read MoreSoftware 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.
Read MoreCAM 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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