Horizontal Machining Centers
HMC Accurately Machines Large Parts
The GE590H, Enshu’s largest horizontal machining center, is designed for large-part applications that demand both high-volume metal removal as well as precision.
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Compact HMC Features Integrated Rotary B Axis
Methods Machine Tools offers the compact, direct-drive KMH-300 horizontal machining center as an addition to its Kiwa line.
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Updated HMC Optimizes Performance for Heavy Parts Production
Mazak has redesigned its HCN-5000/50 horizontal machining center to include the Smooth Technology platform and Mazatrol SmoothG CNC, augmenting productivity and performance in heavy-parts production.
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December 2015 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Machining Centers
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on machining centers.
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Machining Center Can Hone Cylindrical Bores in Single Setup
Heller’s H-series machining center is said to reduce tooling and machine costs by machining cylindrical bores complete from raw part to precise, controllable tolerances in a single setup.
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HMC for Die-Cast Production Machining Reduces Downtime
Makino introduces its a40 HMC for nonferrous, die-cast parts machining, particularly die-cast aluminum.
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HMC Features Quill Spindle for Boring Oilfield Parts
The quill spindle model of Mitsui Seiki’s HU100 heavy-duty HMCs is designed for precision boring of large parts in energy-related as well as other industries.
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HMC Saves Floor Space, Increases Production Capacity
When Calmotion LLC's production capacity fell behind demand for its rotary products, it added horizontal machining with the SMTCL HMC80 for reduced operations and setup times.
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HMC Contributes to Automated Cell’s Productivity
Handtmann A-Punkt Automation will display its HBZ Trunnion 80 horizontal machining center in an automated setup with a Kuka KR 600 Fortec six-axis robot controlled using a Siemens Sinumerik CNC.
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The Art and Science of Hand-Scraping Ways on CNC Machine Tools
Hand-scraping the mating surfaces of a CNC machine tool’s motion system offers myriad advantages.
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