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Next Generation Spindle Alignment for Lathes, Turning Centers
Remarkably easy to use, extremely fast and highly accurate, compact and versatile L-702 and L-702SP spindle alignment lasers from Hamar Lasers reduce tooling costs, scrap rates and downtime to increase throughput, cut costs and boost productivity.
How to Reduce Life-Threatening Lathe Injuries
Simple to install and use, the automatic sanding belt holder from Rockford Systems enables lathe operators to sand, polish and debur while keeping hands away from rotating parts and at safe operating distance away from the spinning shaft, eliminating risk and helping to prevent entanglement.
Lathe Control Turns New Functions on Complex Parts
The CNC Pilot 640 contouring control from Heidenhain is perfect for lathe applications of complex parts because it combines simple operation with 5-axis simultaneous machining, combined turn-mill operation, full surface machining with B-axis and counter spindle, and asynchronous multi-side machining.
Machine Highly Complex Parts from Bar Stock Complete in No Time
The Tsugami SS38MH-5AX sliding headstock lathe with B-axis from Tsugami/Rem Sales offers full 5-axis machining with a FANUC 31i-B5 control.
Turning the Corner on Demanding Precision Jobs
Methods Machine Tools offers the Nakamura-Tome SC-300IIMYB multitasking turning center for machining difficult, high-hardness materials with extremely high accuracy, the Tornos Multi-Swiss 8×26 automatic lathe and the Tornos SwissNano for very high precision machining of complex small parts.
High Accuracy Turning of Large, Heavy Parts Used in Oil and Gas
For turning large and heavy parts with diameters up to 900 mm, the rugged 4-axis LU7000 EX two-saddle turning center from Okuma uses a high-power spindle for maximum productivity and excellent dimensional accuracy in the 10 in to 15 in chuck class.
Turning the Tables in Heavy Production
OEMs and top tier equipment suppliers to the oil and gas and power generation industries are investing in best-in-class manufacturing technologies from Starrag to help them meet market demands, achieve production savings and improve profitability.
Montage Partners Acquires METALfx
The existing management team of METALfx remains and also owns a meaningful equity stake in the business.
Multi-Tasking Machining of Complex Geometries in Hard Solid Materials
For small batch size production of automotive parts, fittings, pneumatics, hydraulics and other precision parts, PC multi-spindle automatics from Schütte deliver turning, tapping, mill cutting, polygon cutting, eccentric drilling and rear-side machining operations in one setup.
Multiple Machining Processes Complete Complex Parts in One Operation
The MS40-8 multi-spindle automatic lathe from INDEX performs off-center drilling, thread cutting, inclined drilling, cross drilling, contour milling, hobbing, bevel gear cutting, multi-edge turning and more to completely process even very complex automotive, fastener, connector and aerospace parts in one setup.
Hartwig Promotes Operations Executive
Seth Machlus is now their executive vice president of operations.
Absolute Machine Tools Receives Award
They earn a Technical Member Participation award from the Precision Machined Products Association.
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