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Take 5-Axis Machining of Aerospace Parts to the Next Level
Machining aerospace components involves very long cycle times and often high raw material costs that present competitive challenges for OEMs and production job shops alike. But here are two examples of how the latest CAD-CAM-CNC workflow can improve design-to-part protocols, machining time, tool life, surface finish, dimensional accuracies and overall production efficiencies.
GM Recognizes Heller Machine Tools for Supplier Excellence
They are the 2017 Supplier of the Year for indirect material and machinery.
Organizational Changes at Mazak
Chuck Birkle, Greg Papke and Terry Peer take on expanded roles to support the growth of customers.
Moore Tool Appoints New President
Mark Boomgarden is now the president and chief executive officer of Moore Tool and Nanotech.
Absolute Machine Tools Celebrates Milestone
They are marking 30 years as a machine tool importer and distributor in North America.
Protek Becomes New Distributor for Milltronics
They are now the exclusive distributor for sales and support in Southern California and Southern Nevada.
GF Machining Solutions Expands Sales and Marketing Staff
Dante Payva, Sammy Shabib, Heather Natal and Jon Carlson will focus on growing their milling, EDM and laser texturing lines of business.
When Sophisticated Multi-Axis Machines are Overkill for the Job
With its unique, programmable MillSlide Z-axis that provides greater rigidity and can also be operated manually with a quill handle, the VK4II CNC knee mill from Milltronics combines the latest knee mill technology with true 3-axis control that can be run as manual, teach or full CNC.
Fagor Automation Collaborates with IMH
They are partnering to improve training that is tailored to market needs and to collaborate on technological projects involving machine tools.
Modular Systems for Custom Profile Machining
Special modular systems from Suhner can be created for complete profile machining applications of various large volume parts or long sections from multiple sides that often fit poorly or not at all on standard machine tools.
Large Part Precision Machining Services
Coldwater Machine Company performs precision machining with tolerances of +.0003 in for prototype creation or contract manufacturing of large jigs, fixtures, lift devices and material handling equipment for the energy industry made from a variety of materials.
Machining of Gas and Steam Turbine Casings and More
The PXG multi-tasking gantry milling machine from SORALUCE maximizes productivity and minimizes set-up time for turning, milling, boring, drilling and threading complex gas and steam turbine casings, CHP motors, parts used in the construction of machinery for the energy industry, and the general machining of other large workpieces.
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