Machines

Turn/Mill

Video: Multitasking Production at Straitline

Straitline Components recently automated the production of its newest product using a machine that is arguably the most versatile in the shop so far—a Doosan nine-axis multitasking turning center.

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Five-Axis HMCs for Aluminum Machining of Structural Aerospace Parts

A-series five-axis HMCs from Makino are designed for high-speed, high-efficiency aluminum machining.

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Laser & Waterjet

Line of CNC Machines Supports Breast Cancer Research and Screenings

Torchmate offers a 2×2 CNC metal cutting machine in hot pink, rather than its standard red and black, to support breast cancer awareness.

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HMC for Heavy-Duty Machining of Tough Materials

The MEGA-8800 HMC from Mazak is designed for heavy-duty machining of tough materials such as Inconel and titanium.

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Five-Axis Machining Center for High-Precision Applications

Methods Machine Tools’ Matsuura LX-160 two-pallet, five-axis VMC features 19.7" × 9.8" × 11.8" (500.38- × 248.92- × 299.72-mm) travels and a 46,000-rpm FANUC control.

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Linear Way VMC Improves Cutting Performance

Milltronics’VM3224 linear way VMC features a 38" × 24" worktable and and 32" × 24" × 26" travels.

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VMC Designed for Aerospace and Power Generation Turbine Blades

The Vertex 500-5XB five-axis CNC VMC from Mitsui Seiki is designed for producing turbine blades from forgings, castings, barstock and solid billets of titanium and stainless steel.

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Five-Axis, High Speed HMC for Large Parts

The MU-10000H, a five-axis HMC from Okuma, is designed for challenging applications in aerospace machining, heavy equipment and other large parts.

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Grinding

Nozzle Considerations

How coolant is delivered to a grinding wheel can greatly impact the overall grinding process.

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Compact HMC Offers Stability and Efficiency

The EH-320 horizontal machining center from Feeler features a double-wall, rib-reinforced frame on a box-in-box structural design for increased stability and efficiency.

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