More Featured Turning Videos

• Video: Two-Spindle Inverted Vertical Turning

  See how Emag's vertical turning center reduces "nebenzeit."

• Video: Multitasking Production at Straitline

  Straitline Components recently automated the production of its newest product using a machine that is arguably the most versatile in the shop so far—a Doosan nine-axis multitasking turning center.

• The Buzz about the B Axis

  The rotating milling head is a defining feature on a turn-mill machine designed for efficient production of complex parts in low volumes.

• Video: In-Process Scanning of a Turned Profile—via Robot

  A robot reaching into a lathe measures along the entire part length in seconds, determining whether additional machining is needed.

• Video: Turn-Mill Probes for Accurate Camshaft Machining

  Feature-to-feature accuracy for diesel camshaft segments is possible thanks to in-process probing.

• Video: Two-Spindle Machine Turns and Mills Turbo Housings

  This five-axis, two-spindle machining center shows how multitasking machines can be used for production applications.

• The Value Of Probing On Turn-Mills

  Part probing isn’t performed as often on turn-mills as it is on conventional machine tools. It does offer advantages for multitasking machines, though. Includes video.

• More Efficient Turbine Blade Milling

  Video shows a multitasking machine milling a turbine blade in a cycle that few machining centers could replicate.

• High-Volume Alternative To Machining Centers

  Transfer machines that are flexible rather than dedicated can run large quantities without dedicating labor or floorspace. (Includes video.)

• Aluminum Molds In Three Weeks Or Less

  While aluminum molds are commonly used to create prototypes or to serve as stopgap bridge tooling, they are starting to receive greater attention for production work. This shop’s approach to creating aluminum molds in one day to three weeks is the same for each of these situations.