Machining Centers
Does a Five-Axis Machine Increase Business?
Five-axis machining is enabling custom fabricator Meyer Tool to take on more complex work and helping it produce less complex jobs more efficiently.
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Grob Robot Cell Enables Long Periods of Unmanned Operation
The GRC-R12 robot cell features a pneumatic single- or double-gripper system, as well as a drawer feed system with six drawers.
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Investing in Automation, Five-Axis to Increase Production Capacity
To meet an increase in demand, this shop invested heavily in automation solutions and five-axis machines to ramp up its production capabilities.
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Translating a Prototyping Mindset to Production
The experimental mindset that benefited BDE Manufacturing Technologies as a prototype job shop has given it an adaptable edge as a production facility.
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Mitsui Seiki's Compact VMC Offers High-Precision Milling
The VL30 series is designed to machines high-precision mold inserts for medical, packaging, industrial and aerospace applications.
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Nidec Double-Column Machining Center Reduces Non-Cutting Time
Powered by electricity, MV12BxII is designed for a diverse range of production environments, from high-precision surface machining to general parts machining
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Shop Replaces Two Verticals With One Horizontal
By trading two VMCs in to help finance the purchase of a new HMC, this shop was able to significantly increase production and move to lights-out machining.
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ANCA Machine Advances Cutting Tool Production
Eastec 2023: The MX7 Ultra combines new software, hardware and design features to make advances in surface finish, accuracy and controlled runout.
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Four-Axis Horizontal Machining Doubles Shop’s Productivity
Horizontal four-axis machining enabled McKenzie CNC to cut operations and cycle times for its high-mix, high-repeat work — more than doubling its throughput.
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Okuma Demonstrates Different Perspectives on Automation
Several machine tools featured at Okuma’s 2023 Technology Showcase included different forms automation, from robots to gantry loaders to pallet changers.
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