Should You Bring Tool Regrinding In-House?
In some situations, the potentially high investment in an in-house tool grinding process can be justified with a relatively fast ROI. (Includes video.)
A German Machine Tool Builder’s “Second Push” Into the U.S. Market
Spinner recently has taken strides to boost its presence, service and support in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico for its multifunction CNC lathes and milling machines.
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Video Tech Brief: Live-Tool, Y-Axis CNC Lathe with a Compact Footprint
This small footprint, big-bore lathe offers a generous work envelope. The addition of Y-axis and live tooling enables milling, drilling and tapping for increased machine capabilities.
Video Tech Brief: Anatomy of a Robust, High-Production Swiss-Type Lathe
This Swiss-type is equipped with a total of 52 tools, including a 40-tool magazine, 10 tools on the back tool post, and an optional 2 tools on the deep hole drill holder.
Video Tech Brief: Five-Axis Machining’s Value for the Medical Industry
Watch to see how a medical bone plate is created on a five-axis machining center.
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.
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.
Video Tech Brief: Twin-Turret, Twin-Spindle Lathe Machining
This machine model features roller linear ways to accommodate low-frequency vibration technology to minimize chip size.