Machining Centers

Mini VMC Line Available in Three Models

Sharp’s Mini Mill series of VMCs features a 6 sq. ft. footprint and is fully enclosed.

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VMC for Die/Mold and Medical Markets

Makino’s F series VMCs are designed to provide stiffness and rigidity for chatter-free cutting; agility for high-speed/hard-milling; and accuracy for tight tolerance blends and matches typical of complex, 3D contoured geometry associated with die/mold and medical production.

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New Generation of VMCs

Haas’ redesigned VF product line incorporates enhancements to motion control, coolant containment, chip evacuation, ergonomics and serviceability.

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Machining Center Offers Flexibility for Multi-Angle Machining

The Kitamura Mycenter-HX400iF features simultaneous full fourth-axis machining capabilities and a solid boxway construction.

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Machining Center Features ±5 Micron Position Accuracy

Datron Dynamics’s M10 Pro features linear scales on all axes driven by larger motors and drives, yielding a ±5-micron position accuracy and rapids ranging to 30 m per min.

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Five-Axis

Five-Axis Machining Centers

Heller Machine Tools’ F series five-axis HMCs feature HSK 63 and #40 spindle tapers and three different workhead configurations.

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Determining Machining Effectiveness, Not Guessing It

KitchenAid uses Overall Equipment Effectiveness to determine in real numbers the impact individual machine tools have on parts production for its stand mixers. In doing so, it brings actual machining processes closer to ideal ones.

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Die/Mold

How to Overcome an Acc/Dec Limitation in High Speed Machining

A small pocket in a graphite workpiece limits productivity. Part of the expert’s response is to consider how a lower feed rate might actually be more productive—because the machine will spend more time at the programmed rate.

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Double-Column VMC with Small Footprint

The M460-VE VMC features a double-column structure for increased machining capability in reduced floor space, the company says.

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High-Speed, Expandable HMC

The Akari Seiki HS-450i HMC is equipped with a Fanuc 31i Nano control, two 400-mm pallets, an 80-station ATC and 285-psi TSC.

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