Wickman ACW Screw Machines Feature Ranging Capacities
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PMTS 2019: Wickman’s ACW 6-44 CNC screw machine is designed for long-term machining and easy maintenance.
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Wickman Machine Tools’ ACW 6-44 CNC screw machine is designed for long-term machining and easy maintenance. The machine is said to have quick set changes and rapid cycle times. The ACW range of machines has a capacity ranging from 1" to 3¼" and feature mechanical slides in the lower stations and CNC in the upper stations. According to the company, the versatile machine has simple programming, advanced control and can machine difficult materials.
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