Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "HSM (High speed machining)",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Latest 5-axis milling and advanced EDM to be shown from
Agie Charmilles, which we summarised at the time by saying "A high performance, 5-axis machining centre, a wire EDM and a die-sinking EDM will reflect the latst in milling and EDM technology at MACH 2008".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Machine tools take the lead - for now from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles: "At one time, tooling development tended to be a year or so ahead of machine tool development, lately the trend went the other way, though toolmakers are now more than catching up, writes Mike Page".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Datron Dynamics
concerning its ExcelsiorR Lite machining centre
- take a look at Machining centre uses micro tools for HSM
which says: "Machining centre uses micro tools for high speed machining and its large machining table full enclosure feature a solid steel base for safety and stability".
Take a look also at the news release from Agie Charmilles, Graphite electrodes milled at high speeds,
as well as Ensuring that indexable inserts are fixed from Sandvik Coromant UK,
and CAM is seamlessly integrated with CAD from SolidCAM (CADTECH).
See also:
Truly seamless CAM to be shown at Euromold
(October 2007)
A single-window user interface and full associativity between CAD model and NC tool path in CAM software guarantees an efficient flow between 3D design model to machined part
CAM software covers high speed machining
(September 2007)
CAM software has added functionality including modules for high speed machining and simultaneous 5-axis milling as well as automatic feature recognition
CAD/CAM has improved HSM toolpaths
(March 2007)
Latest CAD/CAM software offers significant new capabilities, including improved toolpaths for high speed machining, multi-axis enhancements, and much more
High-speed 3-axis machining centres are precise
(March 2007)
Two new models of high performance 3-axis milling machines are aimed at precision manufacturers in aerospace, medical, motor sport and general precision
Horizontal machining centre built for HSM
(March 2007)
The new Okuma MA-800HB horizontal-spindle, twin-pallet-change machining centre has been built for high-speed machining and has a 1400 x 1250 x 1250mm working envelope
High speed/performance milling machines bought
(March 2007)
Mould and toolmaker has acquired high-speed and high-performance 5-axis milling machines to increase its productivity and maintain ia competitive advantage
Software to boost 'true' high speed machining
(February 2007)
US machine tool builder had reviewed several software packages before selecting one to aid the inrtoduction of 'true' high speed machining for mould and die machining and aerospace work
Auto-Deceleration system on lift trucks
(January 2007)
Hyster has launched the Fortens truck generation, packed with innovative design features to boost customer productivity
VNA man-up turret trucks feature unique mast
(January 2007)
The Manutention show saw the unveiling of the Hyster's range of VNA man-up turret trucks, the C series
EU project to provide faster and cheaper moulds
(November 2006)
EU KnowEDM project aims to improve European tool making and precision engineering competitiveness by achieving 35% average cost reduction while cutting lead-times by up to 50%
Three 5-axis machining centres suit medical sector
(November 2006)
Three 5-axis machining centres are intended for precision engineering companies for the manufacture of medical devices (surgical and general instruments) and implants
Medical machine tool event wins GBP 0.5m orders
(October 2006)
Over 90 visitors from 55 companies attended the Agie Charmilles UK 'Medical Open House' and machine tool sales were worth in excess of GBP 500,000
Precision five axis machining for autosport
(October 2006)
A demonstration of five-axis machining is to be staged by precision subcontract specialist Hemlock Engineering at the Autosport Engineering exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham
End mills rough steels up to 70HRC at high speed
(October 2006)
End mills with new geometry for high speed roughing and semi-roughing are being produced from excellent ultra-fine carbide available, for its hardness, toughness and wear resistance
EDM automation raises moulds throughput
(October 2006)
Automating EDM processes will mean a mould maker can increase productivity and work throughput, running machines continuously and unattended - overnight and at the weekends
Advanced CNC millers improve mould flexibility
(September 2006)
A UK injection mould tool specialist has recently invested in a high-speed milling machine and a high-performance milling machine to increase capacity and overall manufacturing flexibility
Protected Data Lifecycle Management
(September 2006)
A Comprehensive Approach to Efficiently Storing and Protecting Data While Maintaining Accessibility throughout the Data Lifecycle
EDM and 5-axis HSM focus on medical machining
(September 2006)
Producer of EDM systems and 5-axis CNC high speed milling machines and machining centres will be staging a 'Medical Open House' at its UK company during October, 2006
CAM has 3D high speed machining module
(August 2006)
CAM software now includes a very powerful and market-proven high-speed, 3D machining module - with optimum roughing and finishing CNC high-speed toolpaths - for molds and complex 3D parts
Technology Days designed to raise EDM performance
(August 2006)
'Optimising EDM Performance' UK Technology Days are aimed at EDM users (toolmakers, precision engineers, etc) who are looking to improve the performance of their existing EDM machines
Die-sinking EDM erosion rates raised 25-40%
(August 2006)
Die-sinking EDM with elecrode and workpiece changing systems, is offering 25-40% faster erosion rates and will be demonstrated with a CNC milling machine in a robotic die cell at USA's IMTS
Advanced milling technology seminars planned
(August 2006)
Free half-day seminars, covering the very latest developments and hot topics in high-speed milling; high-performance milling and 5-axis milling will be held in the UK over a few months
High speed machining centres mill implants
(August 2006)
High speed and high performance machining centres have been developed for producing medical implants and offer the reliability, traceability and accuracy that is required for medical parts
High speed machining centres introduced
(August 2006)
High speed machining centres include a tool storage tower which was developed to cut changeover time in half, while also offering unparalleled flexibility and scalability for large workpieces
News on the Mikron HSM 300 graphite machining cnetre from Agie Charmilles
(August 2006)
Machining centre, especially designed for machining graphite, has a polymer concrete base for extra stability, reduced vibration and reduced thermal shift for machining complex 3D forms
Investment in 5-axis machining is ongoing
(July 2006)
A precision engineering subcontractor investments in high-speed 5-axis machining centres with integrated pallet changers is having a significant impact on productivity and performance
Standalone 3D HSM CAM software comes to Asia
(July 2006)
Following NC Graphics' expansion of selling through independent global distributors, NC Graphics have launched its DEPOCAM standalone 3D HSM CAM software across Asia
Compact 'mini mill' VMC offers larger X-axis
(July 2006)
While still saving space, 'mini-mill' CNC milling machines are getting bigger - as shown by the introduction of a compact vertical machining centre equipped with an X-axis travel of 610mm
Fusion to distribute DEPOCAM in north UK
(July 2006)
Following NC Graphics' expansion of selling through independent global distributors, Fusion have agreed to be the new distributor for DEPOCAM in the northern UK
CAD/CAM aids HSM of surgical instruments
(July 2006)
CAD/CAM is being used by a medical components manufacturer for reverse engineering and high-speed machining (HSM) of surgical instruments - to upgrade a factory and meet demand
Large EDM benefits from advanced generator
(July 2006)
Latest and largest EDM - with axis travels of X (U) 31.5in x Y (V) 21.7in x Z 19.7in uses CC generator, which boosts productivity and also preserves surface integrity of the machined material
High speed machining centres mill medical implants
(July 2006)
High-speed and high-performance machining centers are specially suited for the manufacturing of medical implants, including dental and orthopedic, and also medical equipment
High speed, 5-axis demonstration was a success
(June 2006)
A demonstration on a five-axis high speed machining centre with the latest CAM software generated significant interest amongst large numbers of visitors to the recent UK MACH 2006 exhibition
High-speed machining centre is robotically loaded
(June 2006)
An advanced facility for the manufacture of injection moulds, has a robotically-loaded high-speed machining centre, recently joined by a second, similar model