Machines

Cam-Driven, Six-Spindle Lathe Offers Speed, Reliability

ZPS America offers a cam-driven, six-spindle automatic lathe with a 20-mm bar capacity.

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Turn/Mill

Twin ATC, B-Axis, Multitasking Turn-Mill

Methods Machine Tools’ Nakamura-Tome Super NTMX multitasking turn-mill machining center features dual, 24-tool ATC magazines.

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Universal, Heavy-Duty Lathes

Knuth Machine Tools offers the versatile DL E series universal lathes for handling heavy-duty fabrication and single part production.

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CNC Lathe for Large Workpieces

Femco’s HL-55/2000 CNC lathe is designed for heavy cutting on large workpieces.

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Multiple-Configuration CNC Lathe

Romi Machine Tools’ flexible C620 CNC lathe features a variety of headstocks, turrets, tooling and operating choices.

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EDM

What's the Best Process for Machining a Precise Hole in Aluminum?

This small hole is actually large enough that any of three different processes might be used.

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How to Overcome an Acc/Dec Limitation in High Speed Machining

A small pocket in a graphite workpiece limits productivity. Part of the expert’s response is to consider how a lower feed rate might actually be more productive—because the machine will spend more time at the programmed rate.

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Micromachining

New Waterjet Technology Offers Micromachining Alternative

Micro Waterjet LLC offers a machine that overcomes the lack of positioning accuracy and limited cutting stream control that have historically barred waterjet from work at the micro scale.

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Holemaking

Metal-Bond Wheels Roll Toward New Horizons

Historically, metal-bond wheels have been perceived as too slow for jobs involving carbide tool blanks and other very hard substances. This shop's success using a specially formulated metal-bond wheel from Abrasive Technology to grind drill blanks calls this long-held notion into question.

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Laser & Waterjet

Waterjets Combine Power, Accuracy with Ease of Use

The company is conducting live demonstrations of waterjets featuring its high-powered pump and advanced motion system.

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