MACHINES

Turning Machines

Seeing Multitasking, Automation and Digitalization at Index’s 2023 Open House

A mini trade show of sorts, the event held earlier this year in Germany offered an opportunity to see the machine tool builder’s equipment in action as well as take tours of its various manufacturing plants.

Swiss-Types

Video Tech Brief: Swiss-type Lathe Features High-Damping Composite Casting

A rigid casting design and chip control technology are among the various benefits of this Swiss-type lathe.

Horizontal & Vertical Lathes

Racer Machinery Lathe Enables Full Ram Travel

The VTX machine series features programmatic indexing of the Y-axis, enabling for extended height to accommodate taller parts.

Grinding

Grinding Options for Dental Burrs and Rotary Instruments

Equipment to grind dental burrs continues to evolve. Here are five options for grinding these types of workpieces.

Turning Machines

Fryer Lathe Features Multiple Operation Modes

Easy Turn Toolroom Turning Lathes enable operators to use manual, semi-CNC or full-CNC modes.

Turning Machines

Video Tech Brief: Twin-Turret, Twin-Spindle Lathe Machining

This machine model features roller linear ways to accommodate low-frequency vibration technology to minimize chip size.

Automation

Pursuit of Parts Collector Spearheads New Enterprise

While searching for a small parts accumulator for Swiss-type lathes, this machine shop CEO not only found what he was looking for but also discovered how to become a distributor for the unique product.
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Grinding

Tooth Flank Grinding Technology Minimizes EV Drive Noise

Drives for electric vehicles require gear components with tight tolerances and excellent surface finishes. Even minimal ripples in the surface of tooth flanks on shafts and gears can cause interference noise in drive performance.

Single & Multi-Spindles

Video Tech Brief: CNC Screw Machines a Solution for Overcoming Labor Shortages

CNC screw machines can exceed job shop productivity and enable manufacturers to overcome perpetual employment gaps.
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Horizontal & Vertical Lathes

Compact Headstock Lathe With High Power Density

This sliding headstock automatic lathe offers simultaneous machining with up to 3 tools — each tool with a variable feed rate.