Vertical Machining Centers

Fives Giddings & Lewis Celebrating 160th Anniversary

As part of the year-long celebration of events in 2019, Fives Giddings & Lewis is searching for the oldest Giddings & Lewis machine still in production, as well as the machine that is located the furthest away from Fond du Lac.

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SonicLayer 1200 Machine Features Hybrid Additive and Subtractive Processes

Fabrisonic’s SonicLayer 1200 features Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) technology and a build envelop of 10" × 10" × 10" (X, Y, Z).

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Takumi's H12 Provides Rigidity for High-Speed Machining

The Takumi H12 CNC double-column machining center is designed for parts that require speed, accuracy and surface finish in the die/mold, aerospace and other high-speed applications.

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May 2019 Product Spotlight: Machining Centers

This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on machining centers of varying capacities and configurations.

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Oil & Gas

Milling Machine's Oil Curtain Captures Fine Graphite Particles

Dust-free graphite mills eliminate graphite dust while milling graphite electrodes.

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Automation

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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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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VMC's 20-ft. Long T-Slot Bed Enables Simultaneous Machining, Unloading

Eastec 2019: FlexCNC, an offshoot of FlexArm, introduces the G series of vertical machining centers for face milling, helical milling, rough milling and drilling large and long parts in a single setup. 

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Compact VMC Eases Part Location for Faster Setups

Eastec 2019: The Datron Neo is a compact milling machine with a footprint of 27.5" × 51".

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Turning Machines

Mazak to Host May Technology Event in Illinois

The event will also be the site of the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Precision Machining Competition for Illinois high school students

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