Boring Head Enables Sculpture Hardware to Be Machined on a Lathe
When small job shop Ansonia Manufacturing took on a tricky hardware component job for a “live” glass art sculpture, it realized a boring head would be needed to machine the part complete on its live-tool lathe.
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Grob Mill-Turn Machining Center Provides Flexible Performance
The G550T mill-turn universal machining center offers optimized milling and turning performance for a broad range of part materials in one setup.
Video Tech Brief: “Doubling Down” on B-Axis Capability in a Swiss-Type
This Swiss-type lathe has two programmable B-axis units and the capacity for two individual thread whirling units.
Video: Using AR for Remote Machine Tool Troubleshooting
Augmented reality can enable service engineers to help machine shops identify and possibly remedy issues with their machines remotely, perhaps eliminating the time and cost of an on-site diagnostic and maintenance visit.
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Swiss Rejuvenation Doubles Shop Productivity
As he progressed to CNC Swiss lead and later to his current position as CNC Swiss production supervisor, Darrin Baker helped the Swiss department at Liberty Precision double its productivity, according to his nominator.
Seeing Multitasking, Automation and Digitalization at Index’s 2023 Open House
A mini trade show of sorts, the event held earlier this year in Germany offered an opportunity to see the machine tool builder’s equipment in action as well as take tours of its various manufacturing plants.
Video Tech Brief: Swiss-type Lathe Features High-Damping Composite Casting
A rigid casting design and chip control technology are among the various benefits of this Swiss-type lathe.
Racer Machinery Lathe Enables Full Ram Travel
The VTX machine series features programmatic indexing of the Y-axis, enabling for extended height to accommodate taller parts.
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Grinding Options for Dental Burrs and Rotary Instruments
Equipment to grind dental burrs continues to evolve. Here are five options for grinding these types of workpieces.
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Fryer Lathe Features Multiple Operation Modes
Easy Turn Toolroom Turning Lathes enable operators to use manual, semi-CNC or full-CNC modes.