Rotational Turning Bypasses Grinding
In order to meet close tolerance specifications, most hardened parts are transferred from lathes to grinding machines for final machining. Rotational turning technology, however, eliminates grinding because of special kinematics between the rotating workpiece and a rotating tool.
Mill-Turn Saves Time and Meets Market Demands
The Siemens Norwood Large Drives motor factory reduced setup times and met customer demand by purchasing a WFL M80 mill-turn capable of fluting, a process that can remove 60 percent more material with each pass than existing machines’ welding capabilities.
The Impact of Multitasking in Today’s Shops
As the technology behind multitasking machines continues to advance, shops are reaping the benefits.
Preci-Flex Modular Tooling Systems Have Compact Design
Exsys Tool Inc.’s Preci-Flex modular tooling systems include toolholders that match the processing speed of optional 10,000-rpm machine spindles to boost productivity and achieve surface finishes.
Puma SMX Series Adds Lower Turret for Increased Versatility
Doosan Machine Tools’ Puma SMX super multitasking turning centers are built for completing complex parts in a single setup.
Programming Self-Loading Vertical Turning Centers
This article looks at some programming considerations for a self-loading VTC to help get the most efficient production from these machine tools.
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WhizHold Workholding Line Sets Up Swiss-Type Lathes
WhizCut’s WhizHold line is a range of toolholding and workholding products developed for Swiss-type lathes that can set up a Swiss lathe with precision tools as collet holders, collets and revolving ends.
Making Parts on a Swiss/Laser Machine
Adding laser cutting to Swiss-type machining is helping this shop do more work for its customers in the medical industry.
Puma TW 2600/M-GL Turning Center Minimizes Idle Time
Doosan Machine Tools America’s Puma TW 2600/M-GL high-performance, 10” class, two spindle turning center with an integrated gantry loader is the result of demand for a gantry loaded turning center that reduces cycle-time for high volume production runs.
Puma 2600 SY II Y-Axis Horizontal Turning Center Built for Accuracy
Doosan Machine Tools welcomes the Puma 2600 SY II to its lineup of high productivity turning centers.
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