Turning Machines
Production Turning Centers Perform Complex Milling
Absolute Machine Tools is now the exclusive North American distributor of the Quicktech line of CNC turning centers including the i-42 Ultimate and i-60 Ultimate high-production turning machines.
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Catch Up on PMTS 2017’s Live Demonstrations with This Video Playlist
Covering workholding, Swiss-type turning, multitasking machines and more, the seven talks in the YouTube playlist are a good recap of the latest in production machining technology.
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Machine Communication Removes Operator Intervention
Gilson Co. needed a cost-effective way to produce thousands of parts. A fully automated cell from Gosiger Inc. reduced costs, improved quality and eased inventory management.
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Hiring, Training and Supporting the Workforce in School and on the Job
Virginia’s Rolls-Royce Crosspointe plant shares its strategies for attracting, hiring and supporting its workers, while Danville Community College excels with its integrated machining education model.
Read MoreCECIMO Reports EU Machine Tool Industry Growth
In addition to the growth, the association also reports that machine tool manufacturers favor data-driven production practices, though not without concerns.
Read MoreNIMS, Immerse2Learn Release Manufacturing Education Package to Schools
The package contains learning resources and software from CAD/CAM developers.
Read MoreAven Launches Product Site for Non-Sparking Hand Tools
Avensafetytools.com presents the company’s range of products, including non-sparking, non-magnetic and anti-corrosive tools.
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Sandvik Materials Technology Launches New e-Commerce System
The self-service dashboard is automated for instant retrieval of information and quotes.
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A New Turning Process Enables Cutting “In Reverse”
A methodology for cutting in both directions on a CNC lathe promises to make turning a much more productive operation in certain applications. New types of inserts driven by new CAM tool paths are key enablers of this development, but implementing the whole multifaceted system as a system is essential.
Read MoreTheory and Practice of the Shop Visit
There is certain information that can only come from standing in the facility.
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