An Unexpected, But Cool, Triple-Brand Alliance
By: Derek Korn - Production Machining magazine
I never envisioned Gardner Business Media brands Production Machining, MoldMaking Technology and Plastics Technology would cover the same manufacturer in the same month no less. But it happened for our May 2024 issues.
Moldmaker Finds Value in Swiss-Type Machining
By: Derek Korn - Production Machining magazine
This multifaceted manufacturer has added CNC sliding-headstock turning technology to complement its established mold tooling production and new injection molding capabilities as it continues to pursue complex medical work along a vertically integrated path.
Inside the Premium Machine Shop Making Fasteners
By: Evan Doran - Modern Machine Shop
AMPG can’t help but take risks — its management doesn’t know how to run machines. But these risks have enabled it to become a runaway success in its market.
Video Tech Brief: “Doubling Down” on B-Axis Capability in a Swiss-Type
By: Derek Korn - Production Machining magazine
This Swiss-type lathe has two programmable B-axis units and the capacity for two individual thread whirling units.
Star CNC’s Swiss-Type Lathe With Double B-Axis Programmable Units
By: Angela Osborne - Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The SD-26 Swiss-type automatic lathe has features designed to offer enhanced workability and operability for the operator from both a hardware and software perspective.
#pmts
CAD/CAM’s Role in How Machine Shop Benefits from its First Swiss-Type
By: Lori Beckman - Products Finishing
This manufacturer of high-end RC cars leverages the capabilities of its CAD/CAM software to get the most out of its first Swiss-type lathe even when job batch sizes are relatively low.
The Right (Machine) Tool for the Right Job
By: Eli Plaskett - Modern Machine Shop
This high-production shop uses both mechanical and CNC Swiss machines to make parts, but which machine is right for which job?
#workforcedevelopment
PMTS 2021 Product Preview: CNC Turning Centers and Swiss-Types
By: Angela Osborne - Production Machining
Learn about some of the new CNC turning centers and Swiss-Type lathes to be displayed at PMTS 2021.
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Precision Machining Technology Moving Shops Forward
By: Derek Korn - Production Machining magazine
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.
SX-38 Swiss-Type Automatic Lathe with Servo-Driven B Axis
By: Lori Beckman - Products Finishing
Star CNC Machine Tool Corp.’s 38-mm sliding headstock lathe, the SX-38, is designed using slant-bed construction to ensure rigidity for the turret mounted tooling.