Machines

Five-Axis 21 May 2020

Methods MB 450U Performs Simultaneous Five-Axis Machining

The MB 450U bridge-type machining center from Methods Machine Tools performs simultaneous five-axis work thanks to its FANUC control.

Turning Machines 21 May 2020

Index's MS32-6 Multi-Spindle Lathe Reduces Changeover Times

Index’s next-generation MS32-6 six-spindle automatic lathe is designed to bring the benefits of multi-spindle technology to a broader range of applications.

CNC & Machine Controls 20 May 2020

Acu-Rite's DRO300 Enables Control of Sinker EDMs

The Acu-Rite 300-series digital readout (DRO), available from Heidenhain, now enables users to control sinker EDM machines.

EDM 19 May 2020

AgieCharmilles Cut 2000 X Features Integrated Measurement for Edge Detection

The AgieCharmilles Cut 2000 X wire EDM from GF Machining Solutions is said to offer high accuracy and productivity for demanding applications.

Five-Axis 19 May 2020

For 3D Printed Implant Maker, CNC Machining Is Capacity Constraint

Additive manufacturing is realizing its promise for scale production during the coronavirus period, but machining is an essential downstream capacity need that has to be expanded to keep up.

Watch

EDM 15 May 2020

Beaumont's FH40 Fast-Hole EDM Delivers Quicker Response Time

Beaumont Machine has updated its core fast-hole FH40 EDM with added features, including a faster response time.

Vertical Machining Centers 8 May 2020

Romi's D-Series VMCs Feature Big-Bore, 40-Taper Spindles

Romi’s D series of vertical machining centers is designed for productivity, robustness and precision.

Laser & Waterjet 7 May 2020

Bystronic Begins North American Assembly of Laser Machines at New HQ

This first assembly was a Bysmart Fiber 3015 laser cutting machine. By Fall 2020, Bystronic plans to be assembling BySmart Fiber 4020 models at the U.S. facility as well.

Turn/Mill 1 May 2020

Nakamura-Tome JX-250 Multitasking Turn-Mill Provides Large Work Area

The Nakamura-Tome JX-250 multitasking turning center from Methods Machine Tools provides a large work area for milling and turning of complex parts.

Horizontal Machining Centers 1 May 2020

New Business Plan Enables Shop to Increase Ventilator Part Production

KrisDee and Associates was able to increase production of a ventilator manifold from 90 parts per week to 780 parts per week thanks to changes the company started making months earlier.