Machines

Five-Axis

Five-Axis Machining Center Provides Rigidity

Eastec 2019: Hurco’s BX40Ui five-axis CNC double-column machining center features an integrated trunnion table along the Y axis.

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Five-Axis

Matsuura's New Five-Axis VMC Features Expanded Workpiece Capacity

Making its debut in the United States this year, the MAM72-70V from Matsuura Machinery is a high-speed, large-capacity five-axis VMC. 

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Basics

CAM Simulation Gets Toolmaker up to Speed with B-Axis EDM

Software simulation helped this machine shop learn how to program its new advanced, high-tolerance wire EDM. The software also helped the shop turn job quotes around quickly.

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Turning Machines

Tornos US to Host Grand Opening of Chicago Customer Center

Recently appointed President Daniel Maerklin invites guests nationwide to see the center and partake in seminars and a preview of the new 7-mm SwissNano machine. 

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If at First Your CNC Machine Shop Doesn’t Succeed with Robots, Automate Again

Alexandria Industries struggled with its first robotic machining cell. However, the aluminum extrusion components manufacturer — now with more than 20 robots — discovered that by simplifying and standardizing its automation strategy, it could reap the benefits of unattended machining even for relatively low batch sizes.

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Vision Systems for Laser Marking

Eastec 2019: Sisma’s coaxial and external vision systems access working areas using only a camera to perform laser marking operations. 

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Small Waterjet Operates Quietly in Machine Shop Support Role

Eastec 2019: Omax will present the ProtoMax designed to cut through nearly any material, including aluminum, titanium, stone, carbon fiber and G10 composite.

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Automation

Five-Axis Machining Center Is Automated-Cell Ready

Eastec 2019: SW North America’s automated multi-spindle five-axis CNC machining center, the BA W02-22i, features an integrated robot and pallet storage unit.

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Compact Milling Machine Handles Tilted Workpieces

Eastec 2019: GF Machining Solutions will display the Mikron Mill S 400 U, a compact, high-speed, high-precision milling machine.

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Toolroom Lathe Features Automated Turning Cycles

Eastec 2019: Fryer Machine Systems has updated its Easy Turn series of toolroom combination lathes. 

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