Machining Centers
Buying a Five-Axis: The Costs and Benefits of a Complex Machine
When considering transitioning to a five-axis machining center, it is helpful to understand the basics about the machines’ components, their costs and the opportunities they provide.
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Video: Between Casting and Machining from Solid Is Extrusion
The Machined Direct Drive Pedal from DW Drums realized design improvements thanks to machining, then cost improvement as result of moving one step further.
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Two-Spindle Vertical Machining Center Doubles Capacity
Doosan Machine Tools announces the addition of the DMP 500/2SP to its line of vertical machining centers.
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Five-Axis VMC Increases Accuracy by Reducing Vibration
Okuma America has released the five-axis Genos M460V-5AX vertical machining center with rigid, cast iron, double-column construction and a high-speed spindle.
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Hardware for High Metal Removal Rates
Spindle power and shrink-fit toolholding are two assets this shop seeks to use to the extremes of their capabilities.
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Machining Titanium Aluminide at AeroEdge
Japanese manufacturer AeroEdge has had success in machining turbine blades from challenging TiAl through a combination of customized VMCs and cutting tools designed in house.
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Fives Acquires Konecranes’ Machine Tool Service Division
The company has combined Konescranes’ MTS division with its Global Services branch to provide productivity solutions services for various products and industries.
Read MoreNiigata Opens North American Headquarters
The new Illinois facility will provide horizontal machining centers and parts, along with service, applications engineering and technical support.
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Five-Axis Machining Center Speeds Tool Changes, Shortens Idle Times
Heller has released the HF 5500 five-axis horizontal machining center equipped with pallet changer.
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Hybrid Machine Combines Laser AM with Subtractive Processes
The hybrid multitasking machine tool combines traditional CNC machining with laser metal deposition capabilities.
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