A New Approach to CNC Turning
This turning process takes advantage of a turn-mill’s B-axis spindle to vary a tool’s approach angle to optimize chip control and feed rates.
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Turning Machines Help Firearms Supplier Achieve Rapid Growth
Working closely with its machine tool supplier, this firearms manufacturer has quickly expanded its lineup of turning machines to deliver quality products and faster delivery.
Multitasking Helps Pressure the Competition
To produce a completely U.S.-made product and keep the pressure on its off-shore competition, an industrial pump manufacturer leveraged its multitasking capabilities with other resources for internal efficiency.
RoboDrill EcoPlus Offers Large Tool Capacity and Increased Speed
These high-speed machining centers offer milling, drilling, tapping, deburring and chamfering.
Starrag XXL Mill-Turn Center Designed for Large Workpieces
Starrag’s XXL milling/turning center offers accuracy because of its rigid design and hydrostatic guide concept.
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Burr-Free Micro Thread Whirling
Threading is usually the last operation when machining components, which is why the process needs to be reliable and highly precise. DC Swiss has developed an internal thread whirler, which leaves micro threads burr-free, even in demanding, hard-to-machine materials.
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Index G420 Turn-Mill Center Provides Single Setup Machining
Index G420’s stability and response are said to make it a good choice when completing large, complex parts in a single setup.
Rotary Indexing Machines Produce in a Single Clamping
PMTS 2019: The Mikron Multistar CX-24 rotary indexing machines are said to produce both simple and complex turned and milled parts in a single clamping.
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Mazak Multitasking Turning Center Completes Machining in a Single Setup
The HQR-250MSY multitasking turning center is said to complete machining from slug and/or bar material in a single setup.
Lights-Out Operation Enables Work/Life Balance
Overwhelmed with too much work, a former salesman in the machining industry started his own business, purchasing and installing production machines that allow him to run lights-out production and, consequently, see his family more.