DAVENPORT MACHINE

Bar Feeder Offers Simple, Fast, Silent Automation

By: Angela Osborne - Production Machining

PMTS 2023: Bucci Industries’ Next 25 bar feeder offers high rotational speeds (more than 10,000 rpm) and fast, unattended bar changes with high indexing and silent performance.
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What’s Still Cam-Driven and Why?

By: Derek Korn - Production Machining magazine

Combining select cam-driven functions with CNC technology for this multi-spindle platform is said to help reduce machine cost while retaining high machining speed, precision and production.
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PMTS 2021 Product Preview: Multipurpose Machining Centers

By: Angela Osborne - Production Machining

Learn about some of the new multipurpose machining centers that will be on display at PMTS 2021.
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Speed, Process Control Combine in Refreshened Multi-Spindle Platform

By: Derek Korn - Production Machining magazine

A screw machine design known for its high production speed — but also its finicky nature to set up and run — has evolved to provide computer control, better accuracy and improved repeatability.
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PMPA Member H & R Screw Machine Products Finds Success in its Wide Customer Base and Diverse Machining Capabilities


When it was founded in 1976, H & R Screw Machine Products was no more than a single Brown & Sharpe screw machine in a small building located behind the home of founder, David Halladay.

Last American Multi-Spindle Builder Keeps Moving Forward

By: Chris Koepfer - Production Machining

Davenport's CEO discusses future plans for this machine tool icon in our August Last Word column. Mr. Laniak talks about the history of Davenport and his plans to move the company forward with the application of technology that makes sense.

American Multi-Spindle Icon Keeps Moving Forward


In many respects, Davenport Machine’s legacy is both a blessing and a curse.

The Davenport Rebuild

By: Lori Beckman - Products Finishing

The most difficult task for us was to overcome the reputation of the old Davenport for high prices, poor quality and bad attitude. In the last decade, we have done that, I think.

Davenport: A 10-Year Update


Fooling yourself that the old machine doesn't cost anything except parts is, in my opinion, a mistake.

Moving Up to CNC for Smaller Lot Sizes

By: Chris Felix - Production Machining

This small shop has a large presence. CNC is playing a significant role in the company’s ability to deliver parts for the big stage.