Machines

Grinding

Hexagon Pre-Loads Star Cutter Grinders with CAM Software

The packaged solution is aimed at assisting manufacturers of complex medical tooling, such as hip rasps, rotary files, bone files and drills.

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Sodick Partners with Hartwig to Deliver EDM, Milling and AM Products and Services

Together, Sodick and Hartwig claim they will provide customers with a variety of solutions for wire EDM, featuring rigid linear motors for more accurate cutting, as well as sinker and small hole EDMs and high-speed milling.

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Automation

Look Again — Multiprocess Machine Tools Hint at Machine Shop Changes

The acceptance of complex machine tools has measurably increased. Recent articles offer a multifaceted look at multitasking machines.

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Turning Tools

Palmgren's Bench Lathe Handles a Variety Operations

Palmgren’s new 9" × 20" bench lathe is constructed from heavy cast iron and reportedly features a smooth power transmission, precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock and spindle as well as hardened and ground ways.

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Midaco's Automatic Pallet Changer Provides Quick Changes

Midaco’s A4020SD mid-size pallet changer automatically switches pallets in approximately 15 seconds depending on the weight of the parts.

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Mazak Upgrades Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers

According to Mazak, both the HCN-6800 NEO and the Variaxis i-800 NEO include a fully redesigned enclosure and improvements that enable fast, optimal solutions for a wide range of part-production applications.

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Automation Adds Capacity to Capability for Low-Volume Work

Investment in machining technology has facilitated growth and diversification at Reich Tool & Design. Now, flexible automation allows the shop to get more out of its machines despite a shortage of skilled workers.

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EDM

Five Reminders For Machining Graphite

Graphite machining can be a tricky business, so keeping certain issues top of mind is vital to productivity and profitability.

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Laser & Waterjet

A Marked Part Is Never Lost

Laser engraving parts has become an essential process at MRS Machining. Marked parts mean that both the manufacturer and the customer are protected from misidentifying parts. 

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Turning Machines

CNC Software Inc. Enhances Mastercam Turning Capabilities

According to CNC Software Inc., users can save time and avoid errors by creating reusable assemblies of modular components. These assemblies can be stored in a library and used for the creation of full 3D lathe tool assemblies.

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