Machines

Laser & Waterjet

Hydraulic Press Solution for Automation and Custom Applications

Greenerd reveals its 2500 Ton Compression Molding Press designed with a distinct mold transfer system, improving safety of surrounding personnel and minimizing idle time between cycles.

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Automation

Flexible Five-Axis Machine Ideal for Lights-Out Manufacturing

IMTS22: Kitamura Machinery is revealing its all new MedCenter5AX simultaneous five-axis machining center with high precision and rigidity, enabling an automated production process.  

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Aerospace

The Strategic Value of Machine Tool Flexibility

This aerospace and defense supplier has a strategy to take advantage of the flexibility in its newest and largest five-axis gantry-type machining center.

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Basics

Understanding Swiss-Type Machining

Once seen as a specialty machine tool, the CNC Swiss-type is increasingly being used in shops that are full of more conventional CNC machines. For the newcomer to Swiss-type machining, here is what the learning curve is like.

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What to Do When Five-Axis Machining Is Off the Table

For Fischer USA, 3+2 machining with a high-precision rotary table adds flexibility without the cost of a full five-axis machine.

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Laser & Waterjet

Waterjet Machine Creates High-Precision, Complex 3D Parts

IMTS22: Hypertherm’s OptiMax waterjet cutting machine provides faster and more accurate print-to-part cutting.

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EDM

GF Machining Solutions' Wire EDM Provides Accurate Production

GF Machining Solutions’ CUT X 500 and CUT P 350 Pro wire-cutting EDM machines offer heightened accuracy, precision and productivity.  

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IMTS

Five-Axis Machining Center Accommodates Small Workpieces

Mitsui Seiki’s compact PJ 303X machining center, to be highlighted at IMTS 2022, provides high precision, speed and versatility for critical parts like lens molds, medical products and EDM electrodes.  

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Five-Axis

When Automating a Task Beats Automating the Process

A medical manufacturer proves why a high mix of complex work need not deter any manufacturer from automation, whether via robot or pallet system.   

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IMTS

Compact Machining Center for Small Workpieces

IMTS22: Chiron Group’s Micro5 maximizes precision for small, micro-technical workpieces such as medical, watchmaking, jewelry and small electronics.

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