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Machines
Machine Medium To Large Parts With Full 50-hp Cuts
The Niigata HN80D HMC machines medium to large parts in a wide range of materials with traverse rates of 1,181 ipm and feed rates of 592 ipm on the box ways. Full 50-hp cuts are achieved through an advanced two-range geared headstock. With only three rotating components, maximum power is transmitted to the cutting
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Five-Axis Trimming Of Composites
Here is video of the five-axis motion required to trim a relatively simple composite component.
Read MoreTurn/Mill Centers And Lathes
The twin-spindle, twin-gantry JJ3 turning/milling center features a 16,000-lb stable thermal displacement casting and a 10- to 15-hp spindle. The machine鈥檚 new platform simplifies auto-measurement, bulk feeding systems, line applications and other cell configurations to fit multiple applications, the company says.
Read MoreAbrasive Waterjet Helps Make Composites Affordable for Boeing
Boeing overcame fixture costs and other challenges of machining large composite parts by opting for waterjet instead of milling.
Read MoreHigh-Pressure Pump Suited For Just-In-Time Production
The company offers its next generation of waterjet pumps, the Streamline Pro ultra-high-pressure (UHP), 90,000-psi (6,200-bar) pump. According to the company, the pump is the alternative solution for professional manufacturers that require exacting performance and exceptional value. With high waterjet pressure, the
Read MoreMachining Center With Swivel Head Has Seven Programmable CNC Axes
With seven CNC-controlled axes, the company鈥檚 FZ 12K S multi-function machine is built for high-precision, automated, six-sided complete machining from bar. Designed for medical manufacturers, the machine is suited for applications such as orthopedic devices, bone plates, hip sockets and surgical instruments made o
Read MoreThree Spindle VMC
Developed for the aerospace industry, the Pro-4210TS is a bridge-type VMC with a full cutting range. The machine features three spindles capable of cutting three identical aerospace structural parts simultaneously to save cycle time, operation overhead and increase productivity at the same time. The machine is said
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Cutting Out A Composite Structure
Milling cuts out features of a composite structure, then cuts the structure itself out of the setup.
Read MoreEight-Axis Turn-Mill Center Machines Complex Workpieces
The Colchester-Harrison TT6 turn-mill center provides overlapped (twin turning) tool sequences to provide maximum optimized productivity. According to the company, even the most complex workpieces can be machined simply, accurately and without setup changes. Setup times are said to be reduced, while waiting time be
Read MoreTurning Center Features 75-HP, High-Torque Spindle Motor
The Honor Seiki VL-160 turning center is built with extra-wide vertical columns and a base composed of Meehanite casting. It comes standard with a four-jaw, 63" manual chuck; a power actuator; and a turning diameter of 78.7". It is built for turning of large workpieces weighing as much as 17,600 lbs. The machine鈥檚
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