Machine Tools

Single & Multi-Spindles 22 Aug 2016

A Collaborative Approach to Custom Machine Design

Conventional wisdom says multi-spindles equal high volume. That’s not necessarily true, as this U.K. project demonstrates.

Micromachining 18 Aug 2016

Manufacturing Efficiently at a Micron Level

Grinding very small-diameter instruments for use in medical procedures is a niche business for this micro-grinding machine manufacturer. The company makes machines that use a variety of grinding techniques to manufacture guidewires for the medical industry.

Turning Machines 12 Aug 2016

Programming is Key for Vertical Multitasking

This article looks at applying multitasking machines in efficient and productive ways. Moreover, it looks at how to best program the multiple operations in a sequence that optimizes production.

Turn-Mills 20 Jul 2016

Multitasking Encourages Successful Manufacturing

While multitasking allows a shop to perform various manufacturing operations unattended, without moving the part to other machines and refixturing, it also helps shops explore better ways to manufacture. The advantages of multitasking make manufacturing more efficient for any shop.

Turn-Mills 18 Jul 2016

Multitasking Machine Produces Unique Medical Part

A turnkey multitasking center from Methods Machine Tools Inc. helped the company produce a high-tolerance, high-quality part.

Grinding 18 Jul 2016

Abrasive Developments for Centerless Grinding

These grinding wheels are designed for greater efficiency by achieving higher levels of stock removal per pass.

Transfer Machines 20 Jun 2016

Beyond One and Done

Rotary transfer machining is one proven solution for high volume machining. Today’s CNC rotary transfer machines provide more than “set it and forget it” production; they are flexible enough for high mix and low volume production demands.

Automation 23 May 2016

Automated Grinding Cell Adds Capacity

Like many shops facing changes in customer demands, Pennsylvania-based American Turned Products (ATP) is making the necessary adjustments and adding operations to continue to compete in the difficult, high volume market. One of those adjustments is the company’s recent installation of an automated centerless grinding cell.

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