INDEX Corp. is introducing the V160 vertical grinding and machining center that incorporates ID/OD grinding, auto-loading and rough machining (hard turning) with automatic in-machine wheel dressing and in-process gaging. The system is capable of performing …

Fanuc s i Cell OEE supervisory software performs real-time continuous data collection with web-enabled reporting, and the company reports it is the next-generation of shop-floor intelligence.

The Series 30i, Fanuc s new …

Mori Seiki’s NV6000 accelerates at high-speeds.

Mori Seiki’s NV6000 vertical machining center gives shops that specialize in die and mold, automobile and aluminum aircraft parts the option to machine at small travel …

James Benes05/01/2005For the best results, pay attention to the details.
Successful HSM requires coordinating the capabilities of machines, their controls and tooling, and programming software.

Johnford Hi-Net DCM series …

Tornos Technologies has developed the MultiDECO 20/8d eight-spindle machine with two independent, 3-axis back working stations. “In essence, it’s a ten-position machine”, says Mark Saalmuller, Tornos’ Marketing and Communications Manager. “It’s a great solution particularly …

Metal chips often lock up the screw and nut mechanisms on manual vises mounted to milling machines. When this happens, I must dismantle the assembly and clean it, wasting valuable machining time.
To eliminate this …

Charles Bates02/12/2009 IDM stepped up its high-precision milling capabilities with a Bridgeport XR 1500 high-performance vertical machining center. (Inset from left to right) IDM now machines …

Anca has introduced a cost-effective, entry-level CNC grinding machine that is suitable for re-sharpening and small-batch manufacturing.
Built on the platform of the Anca RX7, the only significant differences between the two machines are spindle power …

Automotive engineering company Ricardo UK has invested in two advanced CNC machine tools from GF Agiecharmilles to manufacture a range of transmission and driveline components. The two machines are a Mikron HSM 600U Prodmod (five-axis machining centre) and an FI 440CC (wire EDM machine with Cleancut generator). They have been installed at Ricardo’s Midland Technical Centre in Leamington Spa and are being used to manufacture a range of high-precision, complex automotive and motorsport transmission and driveline components.

Midland Precision Engineering (MPE), a precision manufacturing subcontract specialist based in Solihull, has invested in a Mikron HSM 600U Prodmod five-axis machining centre from GF Agiecharmilles. The machine, supplied with a 36,000rev/min spindle (HSK-E50 interface), a seven-station integrated workpiece pallet changer, a 170-position ATC, through-spindle coolant and an integrated tool breakage and tool measurement system, was installed at MPE’s facility in Shirley in December 2008. MPE’s decision to invest in the HSM 600U Prodmod machine followed its successful tender to manufacture high-precision, complex fuel system parts for a new jet aircraft prototype.