Vertical Machining Centers

VF-1: Then and Now

To commemorate its 30-year anniversary, Haas Automation compares the VF-1 machining center of 1988 with the same model today, illustrating how far the technology has come.

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VMC Designed for Graphite Machining

Absolute Machine Tools will display its TMV-510G machining center from Tongtai Machine & Tool.

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Machining Center for Fixtures

Mitsubishi EDM/Laser’s MCV 1000 machining center is a general-purpose machine for applications such as fixtures, mold base and secondary operations.

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Taking the Long View on Short Runs

Certain jobs require a processing strategy that strikes a balance between the needs of high-volume production and low-quantity toolroom work. Reorganizing material flows and investing in machining centers designed specifically for small lots helped this manufacturer find that middle ground.

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High-Precision Gantry Machine for Large Parts

Available from DMG/Mori Seiki, the DIXI 210 features a volumetric accuracy of 35 microns for machining large, heavy components.

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Workholding

Workholding That Works for Jesel

The maker of racing engine components produces parts that have many permutations within each product line. Here is how Jesel sets up work for cost-effective, responsive machining.

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VMC Series Enables High Speed Processing

The FANUC D21 RoboDrill series of vertical machining centers from Methods Machine Tools features a FANUC 31iB control for high speed processing.

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The In-House Initiative

OEMs experiencing outsourcing issues might consider this manufacturer’s approach to establishing an appropriate level of in-house machining capabilities.

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VMCs for Large Workpiece Manufacturing

Makino’s F-series of vertical machining centers includes the F8 and F9 models for large production parts.

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VMC Provides Flexibility for Job Shop Environments

Kitamura’s Mycenter-4XD high-capacity vertical machining center is designed for flexible job shop operations.

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