Vertical Machining Centers
Turning On A Machining Center
VIDEO. Part of Renishaw’s automated production process, this turning operation uses tools affixed to the machining center’s table while the workpiece is mounted in the spindle.
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Video: Automatic Part Verification Through Reference Comparison
The machining center in this automated production process inspects its own work and updates its own positioning. Probing a known, traceable reference makes this possible.
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Can A Machining Center Be Used As A CMM?
One manufacturer in need of a shop-rugged CMM wants to use a probe-equipped VMC for precisely this purpose. The shop asked probing expert Renishaw about this idea. Here is the response.
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Using Small End Mills In Steel Without Breaking
A reader wants to mill with small tools on a straightforward VMC used for full-sized work. MMS Online’s micromachining expert offers advice.
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Laser Scanning Speeds Holemaking Operations
A laser scanning system offers an alternative to touch probing for quickly finding numerous hole positions in heat-exchanger workpieces.
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Integrated Pallet Changer
Designed for high-precision applications in the tool and mold industry, GF AgieCharmilles says its Mikron HSM 300 MoldMaster offers quality surface finishes and high accuracy while also ensuring time-optimized high-speed cutting conditions. The machine includes features and benefits of the company’s GraphiteMaster line, a product consolidation that enables users to choose between MoldMaster (MM) and GraphiteMaster (GM) configurations, increasing flexibility in the job shop.
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Automation Cell Maximizes Job Shop Flexibility
Methods Machine Tools’ JobShop Cell is designed for job shops with small to medium lot sizes. The fully integrated production cell combines the drilling, tapping and milling capability of a RoboDrill VMC with a fully interfaced Fanuc six-axis robot for automated loading and unloading.
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VMC Line Expanded For High Speed Applications
Toyoda Machinery has added high speed linear way machines to its vertical machining line. The high-performance machines are designed for precise, high speed applications.
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VMC Manages Long, Heavy Workpieces
Mazak’s versatile VTC-200G VMC is designed for part production of long, heavy workpieces. The 154.
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High-Precision VMC Suited For Multiple Applications
GBI Cincinnati’s SMS SMV-40 series of VMCs is suited for a variety of applications, including precise die/mold work; mixed-volume, short-run operations; and dedicated high-volume applications. With X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 1,000, 520 and 505 mm, respectively, the machine combines high-performance milling and large machining capacity within a compact footprint of 2,800 × 2,185 × 3,000 mm.
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