SX-38 Swiss-Type Automatic Lathe with Servo-Driven B Axis
Star CNC Machine Tool Corp.’s 38-mm sliding headstock lathe, the SX-38, is designed using slant-bed construction to ensure rigidity for the turret mounted tooling.
Index Integrates iXcenter Automation Cell with C Series Turning Centers
Docked to the machine and easily slid aside to enable access to the work area, the cell supports automatic machine operation and manages raw material and finished parts.
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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.
Understanding CNC Collet Chucks
Workholding for turning is usually fairly basic: The selection comes down to chucks or collets. This article looks at when to consider the collet chuck and what kind might be best for a given application.
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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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Manufacturing Data Collection and Management Transforms Swiss Shop
A New Hampshire high-volume precision solutions manufacturer and an innovative software solutions provider have collaborated in upgrading the shop’s data collection and organization methods, maximizing output and competitiveness.
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An Unconventional Approach to Multi-Spindle Production
This shop went with its gut, pushing back on the suppliers who said, "You're making a mistake." It's creative use of multi-spindle technology for small lot sizes is no mistake.