Innovations in Machining: Still Alive and Well

Hard-Fine Machining of Small to Medium-Sized Lots
The UGrind machine from DVS Universal Grinding reduces the time and effort spent on set-up and preparation, on customized programming for different parts of various sizes, weights and geometries, and on clamping, continual measuring and repeated feeding until the final dimensions are achieved.

Ultra-Fast Collision Monitoring and Crash Damage Mitigation in Machine Tools
The Brankamp CMS-02 system from Marposs monitors collision and mitigates crash damage in machine tools with a ceramic strain sensor used to detect irregularities in the production process.

Turning Centers Add Lower Turret for Increased Versatility
The addition of a lower turret on the PUMA SMX2600ST and SMX3100ST twin-spindle multi-tasking turning centers from Doosan makes them even more productive in completing complex parts in a single setup.

Flexible, State-of-the-Art Fiber Laser Part Marking Systems
Dapra Marking Systems helps shops determine what system configuration, laser source, lens, power source and accessories best fits their application and then tailors the system to their needs.

CNC Quick Tips for End Users, Dealers and Machine Tool Builders
These CNC Quick Tip videos from Mitsubishi Electric Automation provide answers to frequently asked questions about various CNC functions.

Ultra-Precision, Ultra-Fast Grinding of Small Tools
The full linear NTG 6RL 5-axis tool and cutter grinding machine from Star SU uses the open architecture of the Flexium+ CNC platform from NUM for fully automated high speed production and reconditioning of complex cutting tools.

Vertical Machining Center Increases Machining Efficiency Over 30 Percent
Rigorous speed vibration control on the FEELER HV-1100V vertical machining center from Methods Machine Tools is ensured with a high rigidity spindle that increases metal removal rates by over 30 percent and improves machining accuracy and tool life.

Innovations in Cost Effective Multi-Tasking
The 5-axis VC-500 AM hybrid multi-tasking machine from Mazak builds part features to near-net-shape up to ten times faster than comparable systems without wasting expensive material.

Hybrid Multi-Tasking Center for 3D Fabrication and Cladding of Parts
The MU-8000V LASER EX hybrid multitasking CNC machine from Okuma combines laser metal deposition with subtractive machining capabilities, allowing for various types of materials to be combined and layered with the possibility of three-dimensional fabrication and cladding.

Re-Emerging Demand for General-Purpose Sinker EDM Machines
EDGE-Series sinker EDMs from Makino feature an integral rise-and-fall work tank with excellent unobstructed access to the work zone for setups that greatly improves visibility to monitor general precision machining processes.

How to Machine Demanding Mold and Die Jobs for High-Tech Work
The flexible Mikron HSM 500 Graphite high speed mill from GF Machining Solutions is an all-in-one system that combines the features of a dedicated graphite machine with the flexibility of their HSM 500 high speed milling platform to reliably and repeatedly provide the highest level of precision.

Centerless Grinding Using Angular Plunging
Mikrosa Kronos S 250 centerless grinding machines from United Grinding use angular plunging designed specifically for corundrom and CBN grinding jobs in high precision, mass production runs.