Machines

Turning Machines 26 Mar 2022

The Right (Machine) Tool for the Right Job

This high-production shop uses both mechanical and CNC Swiss machines to make parts, but which machine is right for which job?

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Basics 25 Mar 2022

Turn-Mills 101

Turn-mills are a type of multitasking machine that can shorten cycle times and help facilitate lights-out machining for two common machining types.

Voice Activated Machine Interface Comes to Machine Tools

Voice-enabled virtual assistants are coming to machine tools. Now available on Makino wire EDMs, the ATHENA interface promises to help manufacturers better utilize their equipment, aid less skilled workers and operate more machines with fewer people.

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Turning Machines 18 Mar 2022

Horizontal Turning Center Features Thermal Compensation

Romi’s new GL 250 horizontal turning center is designed for medium- to high-production environments and features high power, torque and feed force.

Horizontal Machining Centers 16 Mar 2022

Modular Horizontal Machining Center Offers Uninterrupted Production

According to Starrag, the Bumotec 191neo offers twelve separate machines based on a single platform. The system is designed to address current and future challenges for medical technologies, the luxury industry and the micromechanics sector.

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Grinding 15 Mar 2022

Ultra-Fine Filtration System for Tool Grinding

Vomat’s KFA 1500 Compact Filter System provides tool manufacturers and regrinders with a high-performance, low-maintenance, ultra-fine filtration system for grinding high-speed steels (HSS) and carbide materials.

Vertical Machining Centers 7 Mar 2022

How This Motorcycle Startup Will Succeed With U.S. Production

Land Moto is the founder’s second motorcycle company. The first time, production was in China. This time, several factors help advance the effort to produce a low-cost bike in the United States. One of these is the way electrification opens doors to suppliers.