Machines

EDM

Advance Wire EDM

The FA10S Advance wire EDM features the M700 series Mitsubishi control.

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Grinding

CNC Tool and Cutter Grinder

The small-footprint FastGrind CNC tool and cutter grinder is designed for high-speed resharpening of tools ranging to 9.4" in diameter using custom iGrind software.

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Turning Machines

Sliding Headstock Automatic for Swiss and Production Turning

The Traub TNL18 P production turning machine is capable of five-axis machining in a single setup.

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Double-Column VMC with Small Footprint

The M460-VE VMC features a double-column structure for increased machining capability in reduced floor space, the company says.

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High-Speed, Expandable HMC

The Akari Seiki HS-450i HMC is equipped with a Fanuc 31i Nano control, two 400-mm pallets, an 80-station ATC and 285-psi TSC.

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5 Axis Volumetric Error Compensation for Large Machine Tools

System simultaneously corrects tool position in multiple axes to tighten machining accuracies on large machines that cut complex shapes.

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CAD/CAM

Video: 3+2 Mold Machining at Eifel

A maker of injection molds for high-appearance-quality parts describes the machine tool, software and strategy this shop uses to apply 3+2 machining.

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Turning Machines

High-Productivity, Two-Axis Lathe

Mazak’s Quick Turn Smart series of two-axis lathes is designed for high-productivity job shop environments.

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Hard Milling Isn’t Just High Speed Machining

Milling complex forms in hardened tool steel involves more than just fast, light cuts, says this maker of medical-related injection molds. Here are some of the ingredients of an effective hard milling process.

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Another Angle On HSM

The savings in setup time were welcome enough, but this mold maker found that a 3+2 machining center also accelerated its use of high speed machining.

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