Machines

Portable Fiber Laser System Marks, Engraves and Drills

GNW Laser鈥檚 Model OFB-20 portable fiber laser system is suited for a variety of marking, engraving, drilling and micro-processing applications. It is designed for use on a stand-alone workstation, or it can be integrated into an existing production line. Its hand-held operator control box has lasing 鈥渟tart,鈥 鈥渟top鈥

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HMC Designed To Accommodate High Levels Of Torque

Mazak鈥檚 HCN 8800-II HMC is built to meet the needs of high productivity for large parts production. It offers a 60-tool storage magazine and a 10,000-rpm, 50-hp integrated spindle/motor generating as much as 900-foot-pounds (1,218-Nm) of torque. Options include 8,000-rpm/50-hp and 16,000-rpm/50-hp spindles. The mac

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Twin-Spindle Lathe Shortens Cycle Times

The Ganesh Cyclone-32 GTS has dual gang slides to allow the main spindle and the subspindles to work independently, shortening cycle times because both spindles are working simultaneously. The spindles provide fast acceleration and deceleration, the company says. These machines come standard with 1,181-ipm rapids a

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Superabrasive Grinding Center For Complex Parts

The STC-400 superabrasive turning center from Max-Tek features hydraulic part holding and tailstock. It is designed to grind difficult, interrupted-cut components including centrifugal pump and compressor impellers up to 25" in diameter. According to the company, the machine鈥檚 high-tensile-strength Meehanite base p

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Cylindrical Grinding Machine Offers Easy Programming

The Ultramat CNC grinding machine is designed for high-volume production work in the aerospace and automotive industries, as well as high-precision, sub-contract machining for medical and motorsports applications. The machine features a one-piece bed design and is said to combine rigidity and high precision with a

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Dual Y-Axis Capabilites Allow Simultaneous Operations On Two Turrets

The Nakamura-Tome WY-250 multi-tasking turn/mill center from Methods Machine Tools features an opposed two-spindle, two-turret construction with upper and lower Y-axis capability for milling and drilling simultaneously on both turrets. It also has a Super Mill drivetrain that produces high horsepower and torque for

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Hand Grinder Wheels Reduce Operator Fatigue

The FGF and FGF-Special wheels from Camel Grinding Wheels are flexible-depressed center wheels designed for grinding and finishing operations. The 0.125"-thick wheels have a waffle-style pattern on their face that the company says allows cooler grinding and longer working life. They are designed to absorb workpiece

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Five-Axis Machining Center For Tough Materials

The VG5000 five-axis machining center is said to offer stability and accuracy when machining difficult materials such as titanium and stainless and tool steels. Its large cross-roller guideways and cast-iron body offer good damping characteristics, according to the company. The machine features a 50-taper spindle t

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Turning, Milling And Multi-Axis Machining In A Single Setup

The Puma MX series turn-mill adds milling capabilities to the company鈥檚 Infracore turning center. The machine鈥檚 design is intended to provide flexibility within a complete spectrum of part geometries. From simple turning or milling to complex, simultaneous, multi-axis machining, complex parts can be produced on one

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Complete Tool Production From Design To Grind

Virtual Grind Pro tool programming software for GrindSmart machines offers higher functionality and an interface with improved navigation, the company says. It is a modular, open system engineered to give users flexibility in tool design. Enhancements to the software include a 3D simulation of the machine, as well

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