Machines

Large-Capacity HMC Handles Tough Alloys in Efficient Configuration

Heller Machine Tools’ H 14000 large-capacity HMC is part of the four-axis H series horizontal machining centers.

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Five-Axis Machine Line Delivers High-Accuracy Features for Aerospace Work

Mitsui Seiki’s Vertex 55X II line of machines expands on the Vertex 550-5X line.

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Workholding

2 Minute Video: Advantage of Twin-Pallets/Dual-Station Vises

This short, simple video demonstrates one way to maximize spindle up-time using a pallet-changing VMC.

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Five-Axis VMC Supports Consistent, Safe Work with Difficult, Heavy Workpieces

Okuma’s MU-8000V vertical machining center performs five-axis, multi-sided machining.

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Turn/Mill

Multitasking Machine Combines CNC, Data-Driven Platform for Faster Cycle Times

Mazak’s Integrex i-200ST multitasking machine features the company’s Mazatrol SmoothX CNC for machining complex parts.

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Video: Vertical Machining Centers at Taylor Guitars

Equipment most of us associate with metalworking is used in this famous guitar maker’s production woodworking application.

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Grinding

Reciprocating Surface Grinders Offer Precise Incremental Downfeed

Knuth Machine Tools offers its HFS-B VC series reciprocating surface grinder.

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Video: Manufacturing of the Machined Direct Drive Drum Pedal

Music-industry manufacturer DW Drums discusses in-house production, machining of its new pedal design and working with extruded parts.

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EDM

Slideshow: Boosting Productivity with EDM

Features such as automatic threading, wear detection and ergonomic controls help to boost productivity in electrical discharge machining (EDM). View this month’s slideshow to learn more.

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EDM

EDM Rethreads Broken Wire without Dielectric Drain/Refill

The Accutex GE wire EDMs from Absolute Machine Tools combine high cutting speed and accuracy.

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