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Machines
The Part Is Longer Than The Lathe
Here is one custom machine builder鈥檚 system for producing a 40-foot part that has to be passed through the turning center and out the other side. INCLUDES VIDEO.
Read MoreHigh-Precision VMC Suited For Multiple Applications
GBI Cincinnati鈥檚 SMS SMV-40 series of VMCs is suited for a variety of applications, including precise die/mold work; mixed-volume, short-run operations; and dedicated high-volume applications. With X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 1,000, 520 and 505 mm, respectively, the machine combines high-performance milling and large machining capacity within a compact footprint of 2,800 脳 2,185 脳 3,000 mm.
Read MoreVMC With Wide Envelope Handles Hard-To-Cut Materials
Mori Seiki鈥檚 MV-1003L VMC uses cast iron columns and beds to achieve the high rigidity needed for heavy-duty cutting in the aircraft, shipping and energy industries. The machine鈥檚 four types of spindles enable a range of processing options鈥攆rom high speed machining to heavy-duty cutting.
Read MoreFive-Axis VMC Features Rotary Table
The Haas Tri60Y dual-axis trunnion rotary table is a five-axis machine with a compact footprint. The machine is designed to mount in the Y direction (front to back on the table) of a mid-sized VMC.
Read MoreHMC Combined With A Boring Mill
Absolute Machine Tools鈥 You Ji HMC-1000BP combines boring mill features with a 77,000-lb, moving saddle design HMC. A box-in-box structure confines spindle movement inside the column casting, which reduces moving mass and to allow faster acceleration and rapid rates.
Read MoreHMC Efficiently Machines Titanium
Makino鈥檚 T4 five-axis HMC combines lean manufacturing methods with increased metal removal rates for aerospace applications. It is specifically designed for the production of large titanium and titanium alloy aerospace parts including edge frames, pylons and bulkheads.
Read MoreHow Do You Machine a 30:1 Hole in Stainless Without the Drill Wandering?
An expert in micromachining says one answer is to check various aspects of the drilling process. Another answer is not to use a drill at all.
Read MoreThe Knob Problem
The retention knob is an unmistakably critical component of the machining process. However, the tightening of the knob itself can lead to the toolholder not seating securely in the machine. You may be losing tool life to knob tightness without even knowing it.
Read MoreCNC Grinder Offers More Power, Flexibility
The rigid, one-piece bed design of the next-generation UltraGrind CNC cylindrical grinding machine from Jones & Shipman provides stability and high stock removal rates while maintaining high precision, the company says. The mechanical, electrical and software features are said to ensure easy operation and change-over in demanding production environments.
Read MoreHorizontal Leap Helps Shop Change And Grow
Migrating from short-run jobs and prototyping to tackling complex defense compartment components during the past few decades has kept business humming at Proteus Manufacturing. However, increased business led to new production challenges. With a single Kiwa HMC from Methods Machine Tools that can perform the work of three of the shop鈥檚 other machines, Proteus has realized substantial cycle time savings and incorporated 鈥渓ights-out鈥 operations.
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