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Turning Centers Available with Range of Automation Options
IMTS 2018: Murata Machinery’s line of Muratec turning machines will be on display, including live demonstrations.
Turning Centers Feature Y Axis, Larger Part Capacity
IMTS 2018: Doosan Machine Tools will display its Lynx 2100LY series of compact turning centers with a Y-axis.
Five-Axis Horizontal Machining Cell Carries 174 Tools
Kitamura Machinery’s five-axis Supercell-300G horizontal manufacturing cell features a 20-station automatic pallet changer (APC) with work ID system and a 174-tool, matrix-style toolchanger.
Multi-Spindle Lathe Completes Complex Parts at High Volumes
IMTS 2018: Index’s MS40-8 multi-spindle automatic lathe with eight CNC spindles has been designed for high-volume precision work in the automotive, fastener, connector and aerospace industries.
Skiving Machines Offer Alternative to Gear Hobbing
IMTS 2018: Liebherr Gear Technology’s LK series of gear skiving machines operates similarly to large hobbing machines but offers greater rigidity and more powerful spindles.
Swiss-Type Turning Machines Improve Efficiency, Accuracy
IMTS 2018: Star CNC is displaying its Swiss-type turning machines for industrial applications, emphasizing machine performance, safety and ergonomic design.
CNC Lathe Features Integrated Robot
IMTS 2018: Fortune’s Vturn-NP16CM CNC lathe with Easyway robot features a 6" three-jaw hollow hydraulic chuck, a BMT-45 live turret with 12 live tools and more.
Machine Performs 3+2, Simultaneous Five-Axis Milling
IMTS 2018: Haas Automation’s UMC-1000SS five-axis machine is suitable for both five-sided (3+2) and simultaneous five-axis machining.
VMC Tackles Tough Materials, Complex Forms
IMTS 2018: The Mikron Mill P 500 U VMC from GF Machining Solutions offers powerful material removal capabilities, high stiffness, precision and good part surface finish.