Turn/Mill

Automation 25 Mar 2022

Turn-Mills 101

Turn-mills are a type of multitasking machine that can shorten cycle times and help facilitate lights-out machining for two common machining types.

Turn/Mill 24 Feb 2022

Digitalization and Multitasking Accelerate Prototyping

Protolabs’ Mazak Integrex multitasking machines facilitate efficient automation of the prototyping company's high-mix, low-volume workload.

Turn/Mill 11 Feb 2022

Methods Launches Twin-Turret Multitasking Machine

Operators can use the Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2’s twin turrets for superimposed machining or twin-spindle machining, achieving high speed and precision with both.

Turn/Mill 25 Jan 2022

Video: A look at an Automatic Tool Changer on a Swiss-Type Lathe

A few months ago during Westec, we had a chance to talk to Marubeni-Citizen Cincom about a few new capabilities on its flagship Swiss-style lathe. Check it out here.

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Turn/Mill 5 Jan 2022

WFL Millturn Technologies Offers Integrated Tool Loading

The M20 Millturn provides a turning output of up to 44 kW, meaning even hard-to-machine materials can be handled with ease.

How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines

SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.

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Turn/Mill 20 Dec 2021

A New Player in the Swiss-Style Machine Market

Mazak has officially entered the Swiss-style market with its new line of Syncrex machines. Here’s what two of the company’s leaders had to say about the decision.

Automation 5 Nov 2021

The Culture Change of Large-Part Machining Automation

For Major Tool & Machine in its 75th anniversary year, confronting the skills gap involves a systemized approach focused on automation, and developing and retaining talent.

Additive Manufacturing 19 Oct 2021

Sodick Partners with Hartwig to Deliver EDM, Milling and AM Products and Services

Together, Sodick and Hartwig claim they will provide customers with a variety of solutions for wire EDM, featuring rigid linear motors for more accurate cutting, as well as sinker and small hole EDMs and high-speed milling.