Turning Machines

Grinding

Hard Turning And Cylindrical Grinding Were Made For Each Other

Combining different machining processes on the same platform has been a major theme in machine tool design for two decades or so. The Studer S242 combines cylindrical grinding and hard turning. A look at this machine shows that both of these machining processes benefit when they share the same platform.

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Turning Machines

Fabricator Produces Parts Complete With VTC

Meeting customer demand for both quality components and consistent, on-time delivery is essential for any shop鈥檚 competitiveness. However, having to subcontract work that can鈥檛 be done in-house can add weeks or months to delivery times and compromise quality standards.

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CAD/CAM

Continuous Turning On Turn-Mills

A new CAM feature continuously manages B-axis head rotation to allow turn-mills to completely turn inner and outer workpiece profiles using a single tool.

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Holemaking

Automated Production Of Oil-Drill Couplings

A machining cell combines lathes, a robot and a conveyor system to enable automated production of precision oil-drill couplings.

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Turn/Mill

Multitasking For Small, Complex Parts

According to manufacturer Mazak, the Integrex i-150 provides enhanced, 鈥渄one-in-one鈥 processing for small, accurate and complex parts. With its compact footprint, the center is suited for medical appliance manufacturers and high-precision component machining involving round, square or angular features. Also, simultaneous five-axis surfacing is possible with minimum operator intervention, the company says.

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