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Samag Machining Centers and Deep Drilling Machines Available in North America
German Machine Tools of America (GMTA) is selling the full line of Samag MFZ Series multispindle machines for high-volume cubic workpieces. Applications include knuckles, engine blocks, gear boxes, valves, and connecting rods for the automotive powertrain, truck, and off-highway markets.
NADCAP-Certified Job Shop Sets a Course for Automation
New York-based Globe Grinding faces the same skilled-workforce gap as other manufacturers. To meet the requirements of demanding aerospace customers, the company is deploying technology current employees can easily learn to program and operate.
Methods Machine Tools Tapped to Distribute OKK Machining Centers
Known for power, speed and ease of maintenance, OKK’s horizontal, vertical, and 5-axis machines are now being sold and serviced throughout North America by Methods Machine Tools based in Massachusetts. To control quality, OKK manufactures its key machine tool components in-house, including spindles, mechanical gears, precision square slide guide ways and special controller features.
Methods Machine Tools Introduces Its Own Line of VMCs
Methods Machine Tools is offering four 3-axis vertical machining centers (VMCs) and a 5-axis bridge-type machining center made by Taiwanese tool builder Litz Hitech. Equipped with Fanuc controls, they provide an accurate and reliable mid-range machining solution.
Stationary Workholding Virtually Eliminates Setup Time
Accessories and adapters for SMW Autoblok’s manual APS and WPS stationary workholding systems ensure flexible clamping of nearly every geometry without interfering with machining or contours, making them ideal for 5-axis machining. Zero-point clamping reduces setup time up to 90%.
Walter Acquires Melin Tool Company
A global precision tool manufacturer serving the metalworking industry, Walter anticipates that a stronger presence in the U.S. will help the company grow its product line with local market requirements and improve market support with customized tooling solutions.
Ingersoll Awarded Contract for Giant Telescope
The $135 million Giant Magellan Telescope structure contract will require nine years to complete.
Next Steps in Lean Horizontal Machining
The compact Kiwa KH-4500kai horizontal machining center from Methods Machine Tools eliminates all possible wasted space, provides one of the largest work envelopes in its class, and is the fastest in its machine class.
More Throughput Per Spindle for General Machining Work
The MMH 500 horizontal machining center from MAG Automotive comes standard with 60 m/min linear-axis speed and 12,000 rpm direct drive spindle for more machine throughput per spindle and high-speed cutting capabilities.
Low Cost + Small Size = Big Return on Investment
Ideal for high-volume machining, the state-of-the-art Tongtai SH-4000P high-speed horizontal machining center from Absolute Machine Tools delivers more parts per hour than competitive machines costing much more.
Tilt-Spindle Machining of Large, Hard-Metal Parts
For aerospace manufacturers and others machining tough alloys, the HU100-TS 100 tilt-spindle 5-axis horizontal machining center from Mitsui Seiki combines the flexibility and automation of an HMC with the rigidity, accuracy and reliability of heavy-duty construction.
In It for Life
Facing shorter product lifecycles, demands for faster production startups and the need for higher flexibility in machining, more shops are looking for “life partners” who plan and coordinate machine tool installations, deliver faster commissioning and startup, and provide extensive portfolios of remedies, repair and support for the entire service life of the system.
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