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Machines
Too Small To Touch
Hummingbird takes on machining work that is too small for most shops to handle. In fact, Hummingbird tries not to handle it either. To accurately machine the tiniest parts, this shop relies on processes that are as hands-off as possible.
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Little Things Mean A Lot
The design of a machining center with the precision to mill tiny features illustrates what is (and is not) required for micromachining.
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A Micro Machine Design
This machine has no toolholders and no tombstone—but there is a camera. Here are details of a machining center designed for micromachining.
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Waterjet Manufactures Precision Medical Parts
Omax鈥檚 2626|xp is suited for the manufacture of precision medical instruments and devices, which are usually made of titanium or stainless steel and require high accuracy and quality surface finishes, the company says. The waterjet can machine a variety of additional materials, including plastics, glass, ceramics and composites. Featuring a positioning accuracy of 卤0.
Read MoreFiber Laser For Multi-Kilowatt Systems
SPI Lasers introduces a range of high-power OEM fiber lasers that can be used independently or incorporated into high-power laser systems for cutting and welding applications in the industrial macro market. Integrating multiple units, typically in the range 300 to 500 W, offers a flexible, power-scalable product architecture suited for a range of applications such as high speed metalcutting, remote welding and materials processing in the industrial and automotive sectors. The OEM fiber lasers are available with a 400-W output using single-emitter integrated pump diodes.
Read MoreThrough-The-Lens Marking System
聽Electrox has developed a system for marking arrays of small items loaded in a jig. With this system, customers can achieve rapid setup time, minimize waste and increase throughput. The system uses a through-the-lens camera to automatically ensure every item is marked in the same position and in the same direction, irrespective of the orientation of the part in the array.
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Laser Cutting, Punching On A Single Platform
Murata Machinery says its Motorum 2558 Hybrid laser punch system combines high speed processing; reliable and accurate punching and forming; and flexible laser cutting. A CNC and laser oscillator are said to increase the system鈥檚 overall productivity by integrating bending, forming, tapping and other processes with standard punching and laser cutting operations. According to the company, the laser punch system provides a high-quality edge cut with features such as a cutting monitor, a user-friendly laser cutting head with a crash-protection function, a non-contact height sensor and a laser power control function for complicated edge cutting.
Read More3D Laser Cutting And Welding System For Large Workpieces
Prima offers the Optimo 3D laser cutting and welding system for large workpieces. The five-axis system includes the CV5000 laser resonator, which is suited for high cutting speeds. It has the ability to process thicker materials and produce high cut quality with a reduced heat-effected zone, the company says.
Read MoreAdvanced Features For Resonator
聽Bystronic鈥檚 Bylaser, a 6,000W resonator, incorporates a mirror detection system, an end mirror sensor and an output coupler sensor. According to the company, these features automatically monitor the conditions of the two most important mirrors in the system and will shut down the resonator if a fault is detected. The magnetic blower is said to provide a wear-free and maintenance-free turbine blower that requires no lubrication or other maintenance tasks.
Read MoreLarge-Format Waterjet Cutting Machine
聽The Jet-Edge large-format mid-rail gantry waterjet system features a 21- 脳 13-ft. work envelope with an exposed tank that accommodates overhead loading. A single cutting head is standard and an optional second cutting head can be added for increased productivity.
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