Machining Centers

Turning Machines

Doosan Makes a Power Play

The South Korean builder is directing its focus toward rigid machine platforms capable of heavy cuts in tough materials.

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Five-Axis

Making the Most of Rotary Axes

Shops new to advanced rotary machining are sometimes held back by fundamental misunderstandings.

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Valve Production Machine with 20-inch Turning Capability

Mazak offers its Orbitec 20 for manufacturers of valves and similar large components.

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Adjustable Cross Rail Extends Vertical Work Zone

MAG’s adjustable-rail U6 series universal gantry mills provide a vertical W axis to accommodate tall parts.

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Minimizing Turnaround Times for Big Parts

The key to success (and the primary challenge) for any job shop is minimizing turnaround time for non-repeating work. This Indiana shop shares some of its strategies for reducing lead times for the various large-scale jobs it encounters.

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CAD/CAM

Software Streamlines Model-to-Mold Production

At Marland Mold, CimatronE CAM software’s modeling tools, postprocessors and other features streamline manufacturing operations from initial design to finished part.

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Rigid, Reliable Machines Aid In-House Production

This plastics industry manufacturer relies on machines from Toyoda to produce twin-screw extruders and other production equipment in-house. This strategy saves the company money and enables it to respond flexibly to changing market conditions, among other benefits.

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Five-Axis

Five-Axis HMC Machines Titanium

Makino’s T2 five-axis HMC with Advantige technology is designed for mid-sized titanium aerospace part production.

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Make Maximum Use of the Magazine

This shop streamlined its selection of cutting tools to machine a number of parts on a pallet system. Cutting down on cutters delivered other benefits as well.

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Automotive

The In-House Advantage

A shop that introduced its own product realizes the advantages of designing and machining a part under the same roof.

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