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GF Machining Machines Produce Complex Parts
Eastec 2019: GF Machining’s subtractive manufacturing technologies include the Mikron Mill S 400 U, the AgieCharmilles Cut P 350 wire EDM and the AgieCharmilles Form P 350 die sinking EDM.
GF Machining Hits Milestone with rConnect
GF Machining Solutions Customer Services recently activated the 1,000th connection of its rConnect digital services platform on an rConnect-ready Mikron Mill P 800 at the FRAISA ToolSchool in Bellach, Switzerland.
Laser P 400 U Five-Axis Machine Incorporates Dual Laser
GF Machining Solutions’s high-performance Laser P 400 U five-axis machine can machine small, intricate parts with a dual laser head that incorporates both a fiber nanosecond laser and a femtosecond pulsed laser.
Form E 350 Die-Sinking EDM Solution is Market’s Smallest
GF Machining Solutions LLC’s compact Form E 350 machine is a die-sinking EDM solution for small shops, with a C-axis construction, cross table and cast-iron frame that offer stability and force reduction.
New Apprenticeship Program Coined ‘Learn and Earn’
The company's new apprenticeship program is for local high school students and will pay tuition and provide an hourly wage and benefits.
New Clamping System Shortens Setup Times
The more quickly a setup can be completed, the sooner a machine tool can begin cutting chips. A new clamping system from GF Machining Solutions provides just that.
Compact Laser Texturing Machines for Small Parts
Three- and five-axis laser texturing machines with a compact footprint are ideal for engraving or performing other surface treatments to micromachined workpieces.
GF Machining Solutions Earns Prodex Award
GF Machining Solutions earned a Prodex Award for Swiss technology innovation in the field of manufacturing and production.
GF Machining Solutions Celebrates New California Facility
GF Machining Solutions welcomed more than 150 guests, including many city and state officials, at the grand opening of its new Irvine, California, facility on Oct. 9.
Automation System Loads up Expandability, Scalability and Precision
Determining the scope of an automation system involves trying to anticipate a facility’s future needs, and system design, assembly and installation can include long lead times and significant expense.
Consistent Surface Texturing
A number of methods are available for surface texturing.