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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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Keeping Watch on Small Parts

From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.
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Video Tech Brief: Live-Tool, Y-Axis CNC Lathe with a Compact Footprint

This small footprint, big-bore lathe offers a generous work envelope. The addition of Y-axis and live tooling enables milling, drilling and tapping for increased machine capabilities.

Grob Mill-Turn Machining Center Provides Flexible Performance

The G550T mill-turn universal machining center offers optimized milling and turning performance for a broad range of part materials in one setup.

Video Tech Brief: Twin-Turret, Twin-Spindle Lathe Machining

This machine model features roller linear ways to accommodate low-frequency vibration technology to minimize chip size.

A German Machine Tool Builder’s “Second Push” Into the U.S. Market

Spinner recently has taken strides to boost its presence, service and support in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico for its multifunction CNC lathes and milling machines.
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Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief, Production Machining magazine

Compact Micro Turn-Mill for Small Precision Parts

PMTS 2023: The Spinner PD-CNC lathe can achieve high levels of precision due to its high-precision spindles, pneumatic clamping cylinders with programmable clamping force, ultraprecise ball screws, and hardened and ground sliding vibration-damping guideways.
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Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2 Offers Superimposed Machining for Swiss-Type Parts

PMTS 2023: Superimposed machining from Methods Machine Tools’ multitasking machine lets shops take on complex contracts and more jobs compared to other machining methods.
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PMTS 2023 Product Preview: High-Volume Turning

Learn about some of the latest high-volume turning solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.
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Reinventing the Wheel with Robot-Automated CNC Multitasking

One race team discovers how to efficiently manufacture a new wheel nut design for the next-generation NASCAR stock car with the help of a CNC mill/turn and a built-in robot.

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.

Swiss-Type Lathe Runs 2-Inch Parts Complete

This Swiss-type multitasking machine does all the crosswork and endwork milling, drilling and tapping complete, and even engraving and deburring, on one machine.

5-Axis Machining Centers Transform Medical Swiss Shop

Traditionally a Swiss machine shop, Swiss Precision Machining Inc. discovers a five-axis machining center that has led the company to substantial growth.

Lori Beckman Senior Editor, Products Finishing

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Getting More Production From Swiss Turning Centers

Buying a new CNC Swiss turning center is a substantial investment. For the best return, look closely for capabilities that enable the best utilization of the machine.

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How Advancements in CNC Multi-Spindles Can Put You Ahead of Current Trends

Growing economic and labor pressures are making CNC multi-spindle turn/mill technology more viable than ever. This real-world comparison to a single-spindle lathe shows how.

How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines

SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.

The Control’s Role in Machining Complex Parts

This company that produces medical implants finds value in the CNC for its turn-mill equipment that helps speed setups and simplify programming when producing intricate parts complete.

Lori Beckman Senior Editor, Products Finishing

Index's G220 Turn-Mill for Flexible Cutting

IMTS 22: Index’s G220 turn-mill center is said to produce a wide variety of parts in a single setup.

5 Tips for Multichannel Programming

Programming for multitasking machines can be complex. Knowing several key points for making the process less challenging can save a programmer time as well as lessen confusion and the risk of error.
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Starrag’s Bumotec 191 Neo Turn-Mill Reduces Tool Change Time

The company says the 191 Neo turn-mill can also be used for grinding, polishing, skiving, gear hobbing and diamond cutting with no setup or fixture changes.

Automated Multitasking Machine Drops Parts Complete

This automated multitasking machine with an integrated robot eliminates the need to run parts across multiple machines, saving floor space, setup time and manpower.

Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2 Optimized for Complex Part Production

Turn-mill is designed to reduce cycle times and cost per piece with superimposed machining.

Hardinge Talent 42/51 Multitasking CNC Lathe Offers High-Speed, Fine Surface Machining

The machine includes featuring iHMI and high-speed, fine surface machining capabilities.

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