CNC Swiss Delivers in Many Ways
By: Chris Felix - Production Machining
Designed to efficiently process long, slender parts for the watch industry, the Swiss-type screw machine has evolved well beyond its original application niche.
Qualifying for Medical Work: Advice from a da Vinci Shop
By: Chris Koepfer - Production Machining
Swiss shop with heavy medical experience shares how to get and keep medical customers.
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Bar Feeders Provide New Paths to Productivity
By: Chris Koepfer - Production Machining
The lastest advances in bar feeding can help you prepare for the coming manufacturing resurgence.
Turn 1'' Barstock
The Sigma 20, a high-speed sliding headstock turning center, is designed with the flexibility required in a job shop environment. This machine can turn simple to moderately complex parts. The counterspindle is as powerful as the main spindle, allowing operators to perform simultaneous machining to minimize cycle times, the company says.
Swiss Shop Serves Medical And More
By: Chris Koepfer - Production Machining
For more than 20 years this Chicagoland shop has been a supplier to one of the world’s largest manufacturers of medical devices. It’s a relationship that is built on mutual trust, consistent performance and a long-term view of the business of manufacturing. It’s also about properly applied technology.
Key U.S. Markets Need Parts
It’s pleasant to have a feeling of hopefulness at last after the dark days of the last few years. The American psyche was severely affected by 9/11, which devastated the financial markets and the economy in general. Not to say there isn’t that lingering sense of hurt, anger and fear. There is. But we are healing in spite of it and moving on.
Technical Member Profile: Tornos Technologies
By: PMPA: Precision Machined Products Association -
Tornos Technologies is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Swiss machine tools and automatic lathes. The company had its beginnings in the Swiss watch-making industry, which is known for its emphasis on superior mechanical precision.
OEM Recharges With Innovative Edge
You may have noticed a change in the way Tornos U.S. is operating. Since becoming president of Tornos U.S in June 2006, I have implemented sweeping changes that are at the heart of our drive for original thinking.
Making It Big In Small Parts
By: Chris Koepfer - Production Machining
This New Hampshire manufacturer is an expert in manufacturing small, complex parts. Having a niche is one solid strategy for survival, but it takes dedication, focus and technology to pull it off.
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Are You Medical OEM Material?
By: Chris Koepfer - Production Machining
As the baby-boomer generation inexorably falls apart, screws, plates, rods and less invasive surgical tools are increasingly available to put "humpty" back together again. A question for many precision part makers is, "How do I get into the medical machining game?" To find out, we talked to a major OEM about its supplier selection criteria.