Vertical Machining Centers
Manufacturing News of Note: June 2017
Sandvik Coromant and Zimmerman appoint new presidents, DeVry University launches advanced manufacturing classes, and more industry news.
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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Buying a VMC: Considering Toolchanger, Coolant Delivery and Chip Removal
Among characteristics like structure and spindle quality, here are a few factors to consider when buying a vertical machining center.
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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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Making Mountains out of Mold Steel—Literally
When graphite molds wouldn’t cut it for a manufacturer of hand-blown drinking glasses, this shop machined more durable stainless steel molds to create the famous mountainous shapes that emerge from the bottom of its customer’s nifty drinkware.
Read MoreTheory and Practice of the Shop Visit
There is certain information that can only come from standing in the facility.
Read MoreDMG MORI to Host Grand Opening of Houston Facility
The event will offer machine demonstrations and seminars.
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Hot Temperatures (and Technologies) at Eastec 2017
Eastec’s peculiar Massachusetts venue offered the chance to sample a broad variety of advanced manufacturing technologies. Here is a slideshow and some impressions from the trade show.
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Zimmerman Appoints New President
Cornelius Kiesel has been with the parent company in Germany since 2010, and now heads North American operations.
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Buying a VMC: The Basics of Spindle Speeds and Tapers
What’s the difference between CAT, BT and HSK tapers? These and other questions are important when considering a new vertical machining center.
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