Precision Machining Technology Moving Shops Forward
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.
Mill-Turn Enables Multitasking, Single Setup Machining
Starrag’s Bumotec s191 mill-turn center can reduce lead times by completing a range of different tasks in a single setting.
When a CNC Turn-Mill Doesn’t Turn
A shop in Big Sky Country uses a B-axis multitasking machine to produce complex, prismatic medical parts that require no turning complete from barstock.
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The Story Behind a Machining Background Photo
The photo I added to my LinkedIn page shows the application of nifty CNC technology enabling a turn-mill to machine a complex medical device complete. It certainly seemed appropriate.
Nakamura JX-250 Offers Large Machining Area Envelope
Unit allows maximum part length and performing left and right simultaneous machining
Quicktech Turn-Mills Feature Integrated 6-Axis Robot
The machines are designed to perform complex milling with standard live tools, and an optional 360˚ B-axis extends milling capabilities
Making Waves with Lathe Automation
After years of relying on an extensive machining cell for part production, this marine equipment manufacturer has now reduced part handling and improved quality through use of single-setup lathes and automated loading and unloading.
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MX-100 Multitasking Machining Center Equipped with 15-hp Upper Tool Spindle
An 8,000-rpm milling turret offers 12 tool stations with 24 indexing positions.
Shop Turns to Vertical Turning for Small Batch Sizes
Vertical turning lathes are often used for large batch sizes, but a Swiss gear manufacturer is using the machines to produce small batch sizes of precision gears and transmission components.
Mazak’s Quick Turn 250MSY and GR100 Add Automated Multitasking
The Mazak GR100 integrates into any of the Quick Turn 200/250 series machine models.