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M-CNC Invests in Rapid Response Manufacturing
Their ambitious growth plans include investing $3.8 million in machine tools and automation for rapid 10-day turnaround of orders.
Multi-Tasking Productivity in Machining Large Parts for Oil and Gas
The multi-tasking QTN 450M turning center from Mazak performs milling, drilling and tapping operations for highly efficient single-setup part processing to boost productivity and reduce cycle times when machining large diameter, shaft-type parts used in oil and gas.
Mill/Turn Center for Complete Machining of Complex Parts
With a capacity of 38 tools, the Quicktech T8 Hybrid 9-axis twin spindle mill/turn center from Absolute Machine Tools combines a 3-axis power turret and a 360 deg B-axis with a sub-spindle that features a 4-axis gang slide to enable complete machining of complex parts.
Portal-Style 5-Axis Milling of High Precision Automotive Parts
Ideal for mold makers and automotive manufacturers, the flexible Mecof Umill 1800 from EMCO Maier can work as a milling machine or a multitasking system for high precision milling and turning operations.
Heller Machine Tools Appoints New Vice President
Stephen Pegram is now their vice president of sales for North America.
EMCO Celebrates 70th Anniversary
They now deliver over 1,200 machines a year, from conventional turning and milling machines to fully automated manufacturing cells.
Machinist Publishes Book About 5-Axis CNC Technology
Michael Cope of Hurco explains in his book how the adoption of 5-sided machining processes is the most efficient way for job shops to instantly increase productivity and profitability.
Complete, Complex Machining of Bar Stock
Quicktech i-42 Ultimate and i-60 Ultimate CNC turning centers from Absolute Machine Tools perform complete machining of medium diameter bar stock, including complex milling operations, using two turning spindles, two milling spindles and two B-axes for a total of ten axes and up to 49 tools.
Multitasking Turning Center with Automated Load/Unload
The Nakamura-Tome NTRX-300 multitasking turning center from Methods Machine Tools has a built-in load/unload automation system and advanced operator recognition management software that completes parts in one operation using CAMplete TruePath Turn/Mill and NT Smart X Operation Software.
Precise and Versatile Large-Scale Gantry Multitasking
Ideal for the highly demanding requirements of parts used in the construction of machinery for the energy industry, the machining of marine and CHP motors, and the general machining of large parts, the PXG-W gantry-type multitasking milling machine from SORALUCE reduces the number of clamps required and reduces cycle times with less potential errors.
Complete Precision Machining of Large, Complex Parts
The Hyperturn 200 milling-turning center from EMCO handles large parts up to 1,000 mm diameter and 6,000 mm long, weighing up to 1,500 kg in the chuck and 6,000 kg between chuck and tailstock, and their Mecof Powermill traveling gantry 5-axis milling center permits the loading of huge parts of practically unlimited weight.
From Napkin Drawing to Mass Production
This medical parts supplier specializes in alternative design solutions and value-added engineering that reduces manufacturing costs, risk and time to market. When they took on the steep challenge of manufacturing a non-conventional, unusually complex part, they needed a machine tool supplier with the same expertise, one that could identify the ideal system for the job and provide technical support to get production running smoothly in no time.
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