Machines

Workholding

Economies Of Scale

Medical implant work is not just small in terms of workpiece sizes. Lot sizes and lead times can also be small when the product is still under development. To compete for implant work, this shop aims to offer cost savings in the face of all of this smallness.

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Automation

Compact Handling Facility Sticks To Basics

Shops consider a number of factors when justifying automated parts storage systems, including cost, required floor space and machining application.

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Five-Axis

Configurable Linear Motor Milling Machine

The five-axis LinX Compact series of medium-sized linear motor milling machines uses a mobile crossbeam to support both high speed and high-power operations. Three versions are available鈥擫inX 20, LinX 30 and LinX 35鈥攐ffering Y-axis strokes of 79, 116 or 144". The minimum X-axis stroke of these machines is 79", but this can be increased using modular, 79" extensions.

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