Reinventing the Wheel with Robot-Automated CNC Multitasking
One race team discovers how to efficiently manufacture a new wheel nut design for the next-generation NASCAR stock car with the help of a CNC mill/turn and a built-in robot.
Production Machining Readers Choose April as Favorite Cover from 2022
The results of our recent cover survey reveal that a shot of a B-axis Swiss-type’s workzone was the most intriguing to survey participants.
Puma DNT Series Mill-Turn Centers for Enhanced Accuracy
The upgraded turn mills feature a powerful spindle, redesigned turret body and live tool drive to guarantee powerful and precise machining, and exceptional productivity.
Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Single- and Multi-Spindles
This twin-spindle automatic lathe with six cross-slide mounted turrets is designed for medium-sized production runs that might not be suitable for conventional multi-spindles.
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What is CNC Peel Grinding?
It resembles single-point turning on a lathe because, similar to a lathe’s tool, the grinding wheel moves in the X and Z axes to grind contours, diameters and other features.
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5 Grinding Considerations for Improving Surface Finish
Improving surface finish can be done by making adjustments to one or more of these points: operational parameters, wheel dressing, grit size, coolant delivery and machine condition.
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Swiss-Type Add-On System Enables In-Line Inspection
When small part inspection and/or segregation is critical, this flexible, automated unloading and palletizing system for Swiss-type lathes can be the answer.
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DMG MORI’s NTX 500 Compact Turn-Mill for Complete Machining
Compact turn-mill is designed to be a versatile manufacturing solution for machining increasingly complex workpieces.
Precision Machining Technology Review November 2022: Grinding
Production Machining showcases some of the latest grinding technology from United Grinding, Rollomatic, Norton | Saint-Gobain, Star Cutter Co., Strausak and Okamoto Corp.
Growth Comes When Machining Challenges Are Met
Manufacturers such as SDP/SI that embrace machining challenges ultimately find ways to become more efficient and profitable operations.
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