Machines
VF-1: Then and Now
To commemorate its 30-year anniversary, Haas Automation compares the VF-1 machining center of 1988 with the same model today, illustrating how far the technology has come.
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Space-Efficient Automation for CNC Lathes
Loader moves entirely within the footprint of the machine.
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Mazak’s Midwest Event Focuses on Multitasking
Mazak has been presenting a series of “Discover More With Mazak” customer events at its tech centers in select locations around the country. I attended the one in Schaumburg, Illinois (Chicago area). Here’s what I found.
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Video: Five-Axis Machine’s Atypical Pallet Changing System
Makino’s a61nx-5E five-axis machine features an atypical pallet changing system that brings effective ergonomics to five-axis machining.
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VMC Designed for Graphite Machining
Absolute Machine Tools will display its TMV-510G machining center from Tongtai Machine & Tool.
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The SBS ExactDress wheel dress process control card from Schmitt Industries is designed to reduce dressing time and increase wheel life for both profiled and standard grinding wheels.
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CNC Tool and Cutter Grinder for End Mill Production
Anca’s MX5 CNC tool and cutter grinder is designed for producing end mills in mixed batches.
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Pinch and Peel Grinder for Cylindrical Grinding
Rollomatic will display its ShapeSmart NP5 five-axis pinch and peel grinding machine for the cylindrical grinding of carbide, HSS and stainless steel components.
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Five-Axis Machine for Continuous Milling
GF AgieCharmilles’ five-axis HEM 500U features a dynamic 12,000-rpm spindle and 30-tool magazine providing a chip-to-chip time of 2 sec.
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Grinding Machine for Reduced Cycle Times
Peter Wolters of America offers its Micron Macro machine designed for creep-feed profile and high-efficiency deep grinding.
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