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When Bigger Really is Better
This machine shop took an unconventional approach to growing into one of the most dependable parts suppliers for a major manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, and now they enjoy a niche that most shops are unable to compete against.
Bridge Mills for High Speed Machining of Large Parts at a Reduced Cost
The long base casting of Johnford DMC LH Series double-column moving table bridge mills from Absolute Machine Tools provides complete support of the table over the full X-axis travel so that massive loads can be machined.
Seco Machine Announces Plans for New Plant
This larger $8 million plant will meet growing demand for their contract machining services and custom-molded urethane parts.
Turning Centers for Heavy, Chatter-Free Cutting and Improved Part Finish
Ideal for jet engine builders machining hard aerospace alloys, the V 1600 mid-range vertical lathe from Fives Giddings & Lewis incorporates a hydrostatic ram to maximize rigidity and a programmable infinitely-adjustable cross rail positioning axis that allows shops to minimize ram extension.
Immediate High Productivity Machining of Diverse and Complex Shapes
Lynx 2100LY compact turning centers with Y-axis from Doosan come fully loaded with both static and live tool holders, a toolsetter, a parts catcher and a parts conveyor to make machining diverse and complex shapes up to 11.8 in diameter and 20 in long faster and easier with one set up.
INDEX Recognized for Virtual Machine Milestone
Siemens awards the lathe manufacturer for selling the 1,000th license of their innovative digital system.
GM Recognizes Heller Machine Tools for Supplier Excellence
They are the 2017 Supplier of the Year for indirect material and machinery.
Mazak Executive is Honored
Brian Papke is inducted into the Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame.
INDEX Announces New Distributors
Part of their revitalized sales and service strategy includes partnering with new distributors and realigning sales territories.
Turning Centers Add Lower Turret for Increased Versatility
The addition of a lower turret on the PUMA SMX2600ST and SMX3100ST twin-spindle multi-tasking turning centers from Doosan makes them even more productive in completing complex parts in a single setup.
Organizational Changes at Mazak
Chuck Birkle, Greg Papke and Terry Peer take on expanded roles to support the growth of customers.
DVS Focuses on Automation
They acquire automation supplier rbc robotics, which specializes in camera-guided robot systems for machine tools.
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