Machining Centers
Compact HMC Provides Power, Flexibility
IMTS 2018: Enshu USA’s compact GE40H HMC is designed to combine a small footprint with the travels and power of a larger machine.
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Understanding Circle-Segment Milling Tools
The circle-segment cutter represents a class of milling tool in which the CAM software is key for using the tool effectively. Cutting profiles presented at the proper angles realize cycle-time reductions in contoured workpieces such as molds. A CAM company engineer discusses the role of this tooling.
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HMC Cuts Large Aerospace Parts
IMTS 2018: The FZH HMC from Zimmermann is designed for parts as large as 630" × 122" × 39".
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Five-Axis Series Targets Tooling, Optics
IMTS 2018: Mitsui Seiki USA Inc.’s Vertex Hybrid G series of five-axis VMCs (models 55-5X, 75-5X and 100-5X) offer lights-out milling and grinding of die and mold, optical, and tooling components.
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Toolroom Mill Makes Machining Easy
IMTS 2018: Full manual operation and other features reportedly make Fryer Machine Systems’ MB series of toolroom bed mills easy to use for anyone.
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Space-Saving Five-Axis Machine Cuts Large Parts
IMTS 2018: DMG MORI’s two XXL machines, the DMU 200 gantry and DMU 340 gantry, are designed for large-part applications.
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Double-Column Machines Combine Speed, Stability
IMTS 2018: Hurco adds two new offerings to its BXi series of double-column machining centers for the die/mold and aerospace industries.
Read MoreTsugami, Rem Sales Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Partnership
In 1978, the companies partnered to make Rem Sales the exclusive source of Precision Tsugami CNC machine tools in North America.
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Updated HMCs Support Unattended Operation
IMTS 2018: Makino’s latest a51nx and a61nx HMCs feature increased spindle torque and improved tool monitoring.
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HMC Built for Mass Production
IMTS 2018: The SH-5000P HMC from Tongtai, displayed in the booth of Absolute Machine Tools, is designed for high part volumes and offers a smaller footprint than the previous model.
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