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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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.
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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Quicktech T8 Hybrid Mill-Turn Center for Complex Milling
It is said the power, precision and versatility of the mill-turn center enables it to totally machine an extensive range of complex part sizes, contours and configurations.
Shop Shares Lights-Out Lessons Learned
Automated machining and data collection have helped Custom Tool to not only grow its business through more overnight production but also to establish a continuous improvement mindset that has enabled it to become more efficient in numerous areas.
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Mazak Integrex i-100HS Multitasking Machine for Complex Part Applications
It is said the machine combines the abilities of a high-powered turning center with a full-function machining center to produce small- and medium-sized workpieces in single setups.
VIDEO: Swiss Shop’s Choice of Collets Facilitates Backworking
This Swiss shop discovered workholding collets that satisfy the needs of its very small, delicate and complex medical parts production on the subspindle, making once impossible processes not only doable but more efficient and esthetically pleasing.
Index MS32-6 Multi-Spindle Automatic Lathe Features Flexible Tool Slide
Six-spindle machine with a flexible tool slide platform is said to easily handle a wide variety of complex parts.
CAD/CAM’s Role in How Machine Shop Benefits from its First Swiss-Type
This manufacturer of high-end RC cars leverages the capabilities of its CAD/CAM software to get the most out of its first Swiss-type lathe even when job batch sizes are relatively low.