Transfer Machines
A Different Kind of Machining Center
If one horizontal machining center is good, then three on a single platform should be better, right? That’s the thinking behind the Multicenter concept from Italian builder, Porta Solutions. It blends the volume production capabilities of rotary transfer technology with the flexibility of a machining center in a single platform.
Read MoreCaptive Shop Must Still Compete
Often, a captive shop seems to have it made by job shop standards. In the case of this division of ITW Welding, “work is not given, it’s earned.”
Read MoreBeyond 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.
Read MoreAn American Success Story
For 155 years, Wilson Bohannan has manufactured padlocks. It survives by innovation and continuous technological investments.
Read MoreRotary Transfer Versus Swiss for Small Precision Parts
A little creativity goes a long way in meeting the challenges that this high-production application presents.
Read MoreThe Rotary Transfer Advantage
The multi-station functionality of a rotary transfer machine allows it to take advantage of the productivity benefits of a single setup, as with each index of the rotary table, a part is completed.
Read MoreChanging your Comfort Zone
Through the years, leaders of many companies needed the courage to make the technological leap from machining precision parts on single-spindles to investing in their first rotary transfer machine.
Read MoreRoad Trip to Gnutti Transfer
With Production Machining’s focus on the markets Gnutti is looking at, it was logical for me to go and see what this company was about. So off I went.
Read MoreRotary Transfer: Turning Up the Volume
This contract manufacturer set its sights on high volume, precision turning and assembly of complex components from Day 1 and continues to succeed in a market many have abandoned using CNC rotary transfer machining.
Read MoreCNC Rotary Machining System Reduces Downtime
The three main factors that appeal to users of the Multistar NX-24 rotary machining system from an economical perspective are outstanding productivity, full flexibility and highest precision, the company says.
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