Machining Centers

Case Study: Manufacturing the Tools for Tattoos

Dan Kubin’s artistry isn’t just skin deep. He’s found a way to channel his creativity into another part of the tattooing process—designing and developing the machines that apply tattoos.

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Gundrilling Machine Performs Complex Operations in Single Fixturing Setup

Westec 2017: Kays Engineering presents its Eldorado KM75-48 three-axis gundrilling machine, which is used to manufacture products like transmission shafts, manifolds and mold matrices.

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Measurement

Wisconsin Trade Show to Feature “Safety Roadshow” Exhibit

The biggest annual manufacturing event in Wisconsin, taking place October 3-5, 2017, will also include a Next Generation Manufacturing Summit.

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Linear Way VMCs Provide Stable, Precise Machining

Hannsa announces its Linear Way series of vertical machining centers designed to be compact in size and competitively priced while enabling precise, high-speed machining.

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HMC Designed for Rapid Metal Removal for Aerospace, Automotive

Doosan Machine Tools introduces the NHP horizontal machining center series, built for rapid metal removal rates.

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Milling Machine’s CNC Leaves a Mark

When the prototyping process wasn't able to keep pace with creativity, installing a Heidenhain CNC on this manufacturer's Webb milling machine enabled faster machining, prototyping for this tattoo-machine developer.

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Measurement

Measuring Components Help Job Shop Triple Capacity

Magnolia Tooling's older, less-accurate machines required time-consuming manual setup procedures. Purchasing new machines from Makino and accessories from Blum-Novotest streamlined setup and optimized production.

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Toolholders

Overcoming Toolholder Deformation with High-Torque Retention Knobs

At Hansen Engineering Co., toolholder expansion reduced spindle contact, causing a variety of production issues. High-torque retention knobs from JM Performance Products increased productivity and reduced downtime.

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GF Machining Solutions Names New Distributor in Upper Midwest

Ellison Technologies offers the company’s full range of EDM, milling, laser texturing, additive, micromachining and automation products in its territories.

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Five-Axis

Compact Five-Axis Machine Handles Steel, Cast Iron, Titanium

Built on the company’s FZ33 Compact, Zimmerman’s FZ40 Compact offers the same rigid monoblock structure for rapid, easy setup while enabling heavy-duty cutting with an emphasis on toolmaking.

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