Metal Removal Content
Five-Axis Line Targets Die/Mold, Aerospace
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018 and Amerimold 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: At IMTS 2018, Takumi USA displays its series of five-axis machining centers, which includes the U600 model and the U800 model.
MC Machinery Systems Feels the Need for Speed
All things related to metal cutting and automation are in the spotlight at MC Machinery Systems’ booth.
VMC Capable of Heavy, Difficult Cuts without Sacrificing Accuracy
IMTS 2018: Long known for high-speed, high accuracy vertical machining centers, Chiron has developed a new range of VMCs, in twin and single spindle versions, that add extreme stiffness and greater stability to the package, allowing the machines to take heavy cuts in difficult material while maintaining accuracy.
Slant-Bed Lathe Provides Rigidity, Stability, Precision
IMTS 2018: Racer Machinery International is displaying its Standard Modern CNC S-22 slant-bed lath, developed using hand-scraped surfaces, a built-in slant that offers more rigidity, thermal stability and precision.
VMC's Dual Y-Axis Ballscrews Improve Surface Quality
IMTS 2018: Hardinge has added the Bridgeport V1320 vertical milling center to its Bridgeport V-series line.
Portable Multitasking Machine Accommodates Difficult-to-Move Parts
IMTS 2018: Lagun Engineering’s MFP portable boring, milling, face-turning, drilling and tapping machine is designed to be assembled through several steel vertical plates with openings.
Boring Mill Simplifies Setup for Medium-Size Workpieces
IMTS 2018: UnionChemnitz presents the TM 125 compact boring mill with Monolith technology for workpiece weights ranging to 10 t.
Turning Center Reduces Setup Time
IMTS 2018: Hwacheon’s C2 multi-process turning center with Y- and C-axis control can manufacture parts with complicated shapes in a single chucking operation.
CNC Lathe Designed for Heavy Materials
IMTS 2018: Kingston Machine’s CNC CX lathe is designed for cutting long and heavy workpieces for the energy, mining, textile, paper and transportation industries.