Machining
Milling and EDM Automation Reshape Summit Tooling’s Mold Operations
Summit Tooling President Dan Martin credits the capability to run unattended machining 24/7 to the partnership that his company built with Makino.
WatchSpindle Head Offers Increased Stability on Milling Machine
Zimmermann designed the FZU five-axis gantry milling machine with the VH10 spindle head. The VH10 replaces the VH12, which is not a Zimmermann product.
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Compact Five-Axis Gantry Milling Machine Preassembled for Quick Startup
The FZU is distinct from other Zimmerman machines like the FZ33 in that the FZU is a compact, preassembled machine. The machine is particularly suitable for machining aluminum and casting resins like Ureol.
Read MoreVise Solutions are Compact to Facilitate Higher Machining Accuracy
Röhm’s compact RZM Centric Vise and RKE NC-Compact Vise clamping system have specially designed features that reduce interferences.
Read MoreClamping System Streamlines Palletizing and Clamping to Reduce Setup Time
Röhm Power-Grip Zero Point Clamping System is customizable to the machine, which enables the optimal use of the mahcine’s entire work-envelope space.
Read MoreMazak Appoints New Manager of Northeast Region
Mazak Corp. (Florence, Kentucky) has named Jim Rutan as the new general manager for the Northeast Region.
Read MoreBallscrew Inspection Considerations
Ballscrews must be inspected for diameter, pitch, lead angle and potential drunkenness to avoid wear and to achieve the necessary tolerances and surface finishes in mold work.
Read MoreATC Provides Ample Workpiece Storage for Unmanned Operation of Machine
The 32-position Auto Work Charger on the Mazak Variaxis i-300 five axis vertical machining center accommodates workpieces up to 13.779" in diameter, 12.401" high and weighing as much as 135 lbs.
Read MoreUsing Nontraditional Technology
MoldMaking Technology editorial advisory board (EAB) member Gabe Meldrum of CIE Century Plastics Inc. shares his take on finding and using new technologies to grow a business, such as waterjets and additive manufacturing.
Read MoreDual Spindle Design of Vertical Machining Center Increases Productivity
Doosan Machine Tools says its DMP 500/2SP vertical machine center is highly productive, compact and reliable.
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