Vertical Machining Centers

Five-Axis 16 Dec 2019

Why Was CNC Machining on Display at the Biggest Show for Additive Manufacturing?

Machining is a complement to AM as a means of finishing metal 3D printed parts. The increasing adoption of AM for production means more need for postprocessing, particularly machining.

Vertical Machining Centers 14 Nov 2020

Fabricator's Toolroom Becomes Captive CNC Machine Shop

Toolroom problem-solving yields high-production profit when a sheet metal fabricating business accepts a difficult machining contract.

Vertical Machining Centers 31 Oct 2019

Milltronics Introduces Largest XP-Series VMC

Milltronics USA’s VM8434XP vertical machining center is built with linear cross roller guides for rigidity, direct-coupled ballscrews for faster response, and a dual-wound spindle motor for faster acceleration/deceleration as well as added torque.

Vertical Machining Centers 31 Oct 2019

Hurco's VMXDi Machining Centers Feature Direct-Drive Spindle

Based on the workhorse VMXi series, Hurco’s VMXDi series of machining centers features a direct-drive spindle.

Five-Axis 24 Oct 2019

Methods Machine Tools Represents OKK Corp. in North America

“Methods' established distribution organization, vast network of technology centers and dealers, and first-class applications expertise will help increase OKK presence in North America,” says OKK.

Vertical Machining Centers 15 Oct 2019

Bridgeport V1320's Dual Y-Axis Bearings Increase Surface Quality

Hardinge has added the V1320 to Bridgeport’s V series of vertical machining centers.

Five-Axis 9 Oct 2019

Alfing Now Offers SHW Machining Centers

Alfing Corp. has expanded its product line to include machining centers from SHW.

Vertical Machining Centers 26 Sep 2019

Smaller, Faster VMC Reduces Cycle Times

Journeyman Machine’s larger 50-taper machines were too slow for milling smaller parts with tapped holes, but a 40-taper KVR 4020A vertical machining center from Kent USA reduced cycle time by 30%.

Vertical Machining Centers 19 Sep 2019