Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Linear Guideways",
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 Five-axis machining centre has 150 deg tilt table from
Cincinnati Machine, which we summarised at the time by saying "A 5-axis, 5-sided large capacity machining centre has spindle speeds up to 20,000 rev/min and can machine parts up to 400mm diameter and 300mm high with a tilt capability up to 150
deg".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Horizontal machining centres are fast, powerful from
Heller Machine Tools: "Latest horizontal machining centres are fast, powerful, productive machines, capable of heavy stock removal, fast traverse in all axes, and high accuracy".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Dugard
concerning its Eagle NL 210SYn heavier duty slant bed lathe
- take a look at Heavy duty lathe has extended Y-axis on turret
which says: "A heavier duty 30 deg slant bed lathe is rigid and has a turret slide with an extended Y-axis crossfeed of +55mm to the 12 station driven turret for heavier duty milling cycles".
Take a look also at the news release from Rodriguez (UK), Miniature linear guideways take high loads,
as well as Drill/tap centres machine aluminium from Hardinge Machine Tools,
and Vertical machining centres take heavy loads from Cincinnati Machine.
See also:
Latest CNC to be shown in precision machining
(July 2007)
As well as showing its latest milling machines, CNC lathes and turning centres and workholding producs, Hardinge will demonstrate Heidenhain's iTNC 620 CNC in pecision machining action at EMO
High power VMC offers CNC systems choice
(June 2007)
A high power, large capacity vertical machining centre offers choice from a range of CNC, machine spindle, tool magazine and 4-axis options as well as conversational programming
CNC lathes range includes mill/turn centres
(May 2007)
For most machining applications, a UK company offers CNC lathes ranging from 3-axis machines to mill/turn centres with Y-axis, 'combination' manual/CNC lathes and vertical machining centres
CNC lathe offers rigidity and durability
(January 2007)
A compact and rigidly constructed C-axis CNC lathe, with live tooling, has a as a ribbed 45-deg slant bed base that provides superior rigidity and durability
Linear motion system automates bonding
(January 2007)
Having used the HepcoMotion GV3 linear motion system for similar applications in the past Finishing Design Services (FDS) were confident in GV3's reliability to meet their needs
Slant bed lathes for ease of maintenance
(December 2006)
Targeting the lathe user where two-axis functionality, ease of maintenance and a good return on the investment is demanded, C Dugard is offering two versions of its Dugard Eagle 100 slant bed lathe
CNC lathes have thermally-balanced bed
(September 2006)
CNC lathes feature a special one-piece, thermally balanced bed that promotes powerful and stable operation, coupled with four-track rigid precision linear guideways and high-speed servo turrets
Linear guides get fast cutting service
(September 2006)
Motion control and positioning systems supplier have agreed to provide a fast, 48h turnaround cutting service and stock delivery programme for profiled Ball Monorail linear guides
Vertical machining centres are ruggedly built
(August 2006)
Vertical machining centres have a rugged construction (heavily-ribbed Meehanite) which absorbs vibration and limits the effects of thermal distortion even during the heaviest of cutting conditions
Twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe has Y axes
(July 2006)
With C and Y axes plus 12 driven tools, a twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe has X, Y, Z axes travels of 245mm, 160mm and 710mm, as well as 710mm travel in the B axis (right-hand spindle)
Universal vertical milling and turning machines
(June 2006)
The DuraVertical and DuraTurn series of universal vertical milling and turning machines combine new levels of affordability with the quality and reliability synonymous with Mori Seiki
5-axis mill-turn centre monitors collision status
(April 2006)
A 5-axis mill-turn centre for one-hit machining of components up to 710mm in diameter by over 1.5m long features advanced collision avoidance - the CNC monitors the machining area in real time
Stepper motors can offer servo performance
(April 2006)
A stepper motor drive from a Canadian designer and manufacturer of advanced motion control technology brings servo motor performance to conventional stepper motor systems
CNC lathe company includes VMCs in packages
(March 2006)
Colchestersales (UK) is to market the Richmond vertical machining centres as part of its high technology mill/turn machining packages involving the Tornado, Combi and MultiTurn
CNC lathes have high specification
(March 2006)
Five high-specification yet cost-competitive CNC turning machines to be shown at MACH 2006 - including high capacity, long bed types - suit different production demands - and budgets
Heavier duty VMCs have linear or box ways
(January 2006)
Heavier duty vertical machining centres, with linear or solid box ways carried on genuine Meehanite castings and high specification build, are available internationally at very competitive prices
Twin-spindle CNC lathe is attractively priced
(January 2006)
Equipped with C- and Y-axis plus 12 driven tools, a twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe - built to Japanese quality - is being offered in the UK at at Taiwanese machine prices
Turn/mill/drill lathe offers cost benefits
(December 2005)
With C axis and 12 driven tools, a three-axis slant bed CNC lathe offers users a level of single set-up turn/mill/drill capability that is unparalleled on a cost-to-performance basis
Mill-turn centre has automatic crash protection
(November 2005)
Latest multi-function machine for turning components, in the same set-up, performs prismatic machining operations using an 11kW milling spindle mounted on a swivelling B-axis
Compact, rigid VMC offers high production
(October 2005)
High-rigidity, high production machining are done all within a compact footprint of a user-friendly vertical machining centre designed to maximise shop floor space
CNC lathe designed for high metal removal
(October 2005)
A massive high grade SG iron casting and optimal chip clearance provides the basis for high level of swarf removal on the latest CNC lathe with a cutting diameter of 450mm
CNC lathes offer stability and power
(October 2005)
Price-competitive, two-axis slant bed CNC lathes feature a special one-piece, thermally balanced bed that promotes powerful and stable operation
Massive slant bed CNC lathe has high output
(September 2005)
Using a massive cast iron 45 deg slant bed with optimal chip clearance ensures that a CNC lathe, with choice of main spindle drives, produces a high level of swarf removal capability
Vertical machining centre offers stable cutting
(September 2005)
Featuring heavy duty cast iron design with substantial ribbing to maximise rigidity and minimise vibration under cutting conditions, a VMC performs heavy duty milling
Seven-axis mill and turn centre with cross feed
(September 2005)
Dugard has launched its seven-axis Dugard Eagle 32 CNC sliding headstock mill and turn centre with subspindle, featuring the additional flexibility from a Y-axis cross feed capability
Complete mill/turn package costs under GBP 40,000
(May 2005)
'Ready to run' mill/turn package comprises a four-axis, 26mm capacity CNC sliding headstock model with Y-axis, 3m barfeed, parts-catcher and chip conveyor for under GBP 40,000
Machining centre builder adds on CNC lathes
(April 2005)
In a radical reshaping of its metalcutting product range, machining centre and milling machine supplier, Hurco Europe, launched three turning machines equipped with conversational CNC system
Production HMC designed for high precision
(March 2005)
High precision production HMC has a low friction linear guideway system offering twice the rigidity and three times the vibration damping properties of traditional ball bearings
Woodworking tool maker uses latest CNC machines
(January 2005)
Use of the latest CNC tool production and grinding technology is enabling woodworking tooling maker to maintain its technical lead and rapid response to customers
Universal CNC lathes are high-tech
(December 2004)
A wealth of 'high-tech' features in universal CNC lathes include top-of-the-range Fanuc or Siemens control with graphical user interface and 3D real-time simulation
UK CMM builder leads the way in analogue scanning
(July 2004)
In a standard ISO 10360-4 test in which various manufacturers' CMMs performed an identical analogue scanning cycle on a sphere, a UK CMM was found to be 'best in class' in accuracy and speed
Travelling column M-C removes metal at 1000cm3/min
(July 2004)
Universal travelling column machining centre, developed for high metal removal while maintaining precise levels of accuracy and surface finish, is able to remove material at up to 1000cm3/min
Precision linear ball guides can be got quickly
(May 2004)
For applications where high accuracy, repeatability, extra capacity and a high order of reliability are needed, linear ball guides available on a short lead time basis
Tapping centres upgrade to 4/5-axis VMC status
(March 2004)
Moving-column drill-tapping machine, having 30 taper tooling, a more powerful spindle motor and a chain-type tool magazine, is now more accurately described as a VMC