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Machines
Software Supports Cell-Based Production Process
Implementing advanced manufacturing cells can help a shop improve productivity, but the cells themselves may be only part of the solution. That鈥檚 the case at Wilcox Industries, which combined advanced manufacturing capabilities of automated machining with the flexibility of Mastercam CAD/CAM software to keep up with continuing growth.
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JIMTOF Report: From the Field
The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) is Japan鈥檚 most important machine tool show. The 2008 show reinforced the trends observed at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) that took place in Chicago two months earlier. Along with a review of the show, this article summarizes聽editorial visits to two new machine tool factories. The report聽shows that Japan continues to be a dynamic force in machine design and construction.
Read MoreVideo: Getting Started With Minimum Quantity Lubrication
Minimum quantity lubrication does not require a special machine tool or special tooling. This video makes the case for MQL and describes how to apply it effectively.
Read MoreComplementary Technologies Make MQL More Accessible
An add-on system for minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) combines an external pump with repeatable control over nozzle position.
Read MoreMachining Solutions For Medical Parts
High-precision machine tool manufacturer Willemin-Macodel SA offers its 408MT multi-process barstock fed six- to seven-axis machining center. The complete range of machining centres is said to feature a high level of performance, allowing the machining of complex, high-precision parts with excellent surface finish quality. The center is suited for applications in the medical and dental industries, for watchmakers and for aerospace and micro-technologies.
Read MoreCNC Turning Centers
The Ecoca SJ-20 from Absolute Machine Tools is a high-precision CNC turning center designed for robust cutting performance and operational flexibility. The center is cast from Meehanite with a rigid, 45-degree slant-bed design. Precision linear ways provide stiffness and high rapid feed rates while ensuring accuracy, the company says.
Read MoreExpanded VMC Line
Toyoda Machinery offers two new larger-footprint machines in its FV series. The FV1480 and FV1680 feature longer Y- and Z-axis travels to suit the manufacturing needs of large-part industries such as aerospace and energy. These machines deliver larger table size, increased stroke, higher table capacity and more torque than the original machines.
Read MoreVersatile Five-Axis Machining Center
Fryer Machine Systems offers the 5X series of five-axis machining centers. Designed for versatility, the machines combine three axes of motion with a two-axis articulating spindle. The head features a 22,000-rpm, liquid-cooled, 20-hp spindle that utilizes HSK 63 tooling.
Read MoreFive-Axis, Multi-Function Center
The Mi8 five-axis turning and milling center from Amada Wasino is designed for the medical, aerospace and other industries that demand parts with extreme precision. The multi-function center is suited for manufacturing complex, multi-operation workpieces, such as components for electric hybrids, hydrogen engines, new-generation diesel and gas fuel injection systems. The center integrates a tool changer and auto loader, making it ideal for the die mold industry, the company says.
Read MoreMachining Long, Complex Parts
MAG Cincinnati鈥檚 E Mill is designed for machining long, small-cross-section parts used in aerospace, construction, shipbuilding and wind power applications. It is useful for titanium, aluminum and composite work on stringers, spars, beams and similar parts, the company says. The machine performs contour machining, routing, drilling and tapping to produce finished, complex, 3D-geometry parts as long as 40 ft.
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