Turn/Mill
Use the Machine Tool to Machine Tools
This shop has developed various time-saving tool components by creating them internally, including one tooling solution now being used by other shops as well.
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Turn-Mill Machine Features Counter Spindle
WFL’s M80-G Millturn features a counter spindle and is available with distances between centers measuring 2,000, 3,000, 4,500 or 6,000 mm.
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Multitasking Machine for Large, Complex Parts
Mazak’s Integrex i-630V multitasking machine performs heavy-duty five-axis cutting via high-torque turning and milling spindles, including B- and C-axis capabilities.
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Taking on Bigger, More Complex Work with Multitasking Machines
Using multitasking machines, Hartman Enterprises was able to increase its part-processing capabilities by taking on more jobs involving larger sized multitasking work.
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Video: Swiss-Type Machining Explained
This Chicago-area contract manufacturer has found success explaining his shop’s capabilities to purchasing professionals by creating a YouTube page. This video explains the shop’s latest capability: CNC Swiss-type machining.
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Machine Combines Hard Turning, Grinding
Emag’s VLC 250 DS combines vertical hard turning and finish grinding in one setup on a single machine.
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Mazak’s Midwest Event Focuses on Multitasking
Mazak has been presenting a series of “Discover More With Mazak” customer events at its tech centers in select locations around the country. I attended the one in Schaumburg, Illinois (Chicago area). Here’s what I found.
Read MoreSwiss-Type Lathe for Micro Components
Tsugami’s PO3 Swiss-turn CNC precision automatic lathe is capable of producing precision parts ranging from 0.5 to 3 mm in diameter and ranging to 40 mm (1.57") in length.
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Multitasking Machine Increases Efficiency on Angular Features
The Nakamura-Tome NTJ-100 multitasking turn-mill center from Methods Machine Tool is designed for medical, aerospace and general job shop components applications.
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What Parts Make Sense for Multitasking?
One of the striking things about Mazak’s new knowledge center on multitasking is how few of the part examples included within it are round.
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