As a Business Evolves, So Does its Machining Technology
Gent Machine, now under its fourth-generation of family ownership, has made operational and equipment decisions to position it for continued success moving forward.
Low Frequency Vibration Increases Job Shop’s Productivity
With the ability to machine difficult materials more efficiently while improving surface finish, this job shop is reaping the benefits of its Swiss-type lathes that incorporate low frequency vibration.
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Advancements in Thread Whirling Tooling Technology
Many understand the advantages of thread whirling on a CNC Swiss-type. However, new tooling technology for this thread-machining process can further improve cycle times and reduce cost per part.
Expand Machinery’s Genturn-52 CS Simplifies Setup, Reduces Costs
Sliding headstock machine has no guide bushing, thus simplifying setup while reducing job expenses and setup time.
7-Axis Swiss Lathe Features Built-in Motor Spindle
Machine is built for rigidity, accuracy, reliability and ease of use.
NexTurn SA-20B Swiss Lathe Offers 7-Axes
Machine is built for rigidity, accuracy, reliability and ease of use.
Tsugami B-Axis Swiss-Type Machines Complex Shapes
Swiss CNC Lathe cuts precise angles and sculpted contours, reducing number of required tools and decreasing changeover time.
Carving Out a Niche in CNC Plastics Machining
This Vermont shop focuses solely on machining plastics — some filled with abrasive glass — for a range of industries. That makes it stand apart from others, but means it also faces challenges that metal machining shops often don’t encounter.
Precision Machining Technology Moving Shops Forward
New equipment and software continue to be developed to support the needs of production machine shops like yours. Here’s a sample of technology now on the market that can help you grow your operation and become more efficient.
MCC Lathes Improve Productivity, Operating Convenience
MCC’s M532 VIII and L12X have added capabilities to improve productivity.