Machines

EDM

Wire EDMs Offer Expanded Z Height

Sodick’s AQ750LH and AQ1200LH model AQ series wire EDM machines feature an expanded Z height and linear motor drive technology.

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EDM

Straight Talk about Cutting Steep Tapers with Wire EDM

The RoboCut C400iA and two sizes of the larger C600iA wire EDM machines from Methods Machine Tools enable unusually steep tapers to be cut with the wire EDM process by positioning the workpiece with a rotary-tilt table.

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Aerospace

Video: Blisk Milling

The process seen here uses trochoidal tool paths and cryogenic cooling

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Laser & Waterjet

Bridge-Style Waterjet Cuts Complex Parts

The 60120 JetMachining center from Omax is suitable for a range of production runs across industries including aerospace, energy and medical.

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Laser & Waterjet

Laser System Provides Two Source Options

Bystronic’s BySprint Pro 3015 offers a highly efficient ByLaser CO2 laser source and high machine dynamics for high-speed laser cutting.

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Compact HMC Offers Accuracy for Small Parts

Kitamura Machinery’s Mycenter-HX250G horizontal machining center (HMC) is designed for medium- and long-run small parts that require high accuracy and productivity.

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Laser & Waterjet

Laser Marker Designed for Harsh Environments

The Keyence MD-F5100 series three-axis fiber laser marker features a compact and fanless design.

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High-Efficiency VMCs Maximize Spindle Life

The NTV158 series of vertical machining centers from YCM Americas is designed for moldmakers and job shops.

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EDM

Don’t Discount the Small Stuff

At least in the short term, the most significant machine design changes aren’t always the most significant difference-makers on the shop floor.

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Turn/Mill

CNC Turning Centers Designed for Multitasking

Hyundai-WIA’s L2100Y/SY series of CNC multitasking turning centers feature a wedge-type Y axis and BMT 65 (VDI 140) turret to complete complex milling and turning operations in a single setup.

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