Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Traverse Rate",
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 Vertical machining centre adds 4-axis capability from
Ward CNC Machinery, which we summarised at the time by saying "An open-fronted vertical machining centre brought extra 4-axis machining capability for single set-up machining of multi-faced components at a UK valve manufacturer".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CNC miller/borer vertically turns as well from
NCMT: "Described as a 'cross between a heavy duty vertical turning and boring facility and a 5-axis machining centre' a bed-type machine has a 30kW turning table".
In September 2007, we covered the news from NCMT
concerning its I-Grinder G5 VIPER process
- take a look at Dedicated VIPER grinding centre is 10% faster
which says: "For creep feed grinding of nickel alloy components in the 'VIPER' process, a purpose dedicated 7-axis machining centre is 10% quicker than the original modified horizontal machining centre".
Take a look also at the news release from Colchester-Harrison, Rigidity for multi axis mill turn centres,
as well as Machining centres speed subcontract throughput from DMG (UK),
and Accurate machining centre has latest CNC from Colchester-Harrison.
See also:
Integrated turn/mill centre for single hit cycles
(February 2007)
The SKT 210 SY Integrated Turn/Mill centre from Hyundai-Kia has been developed for cost-effective single hit cycles for components produced from bar stock up to 65 mm diameter
5-axis control vertical machining centre
(December 2006)
Mori Seiki has released the NMV5000 DCGTM 5-axis control vertical machining centre, which combines all of our accumulated original technology
Five-axis machining centres offer high speed
(October 2006)
High quality, high speed simultaneous 5-axis machining centres, offer superb levels of cost effective productivity in a small machine 'footprint' and perform extended periods of unmanned operation
Vertical machining centre can be 5-axis
(September 2006)
A high speed, fast cycling vertical machining centre has an interface for up to 5-axis simultaneous machining or development into a highly productive machining cell using robotic loading
HMC offers highest linear axes acceleration
(September 2006)
A high-speed, high-precision horizontal machining center, which applies 'Driven at the Center of Gravity' theory, has world's fastest acceleration and rapid traverse rate on all linear axes
Five vertical machining centers to be shown
(July 2006)
Five machining centers from its growing 'C' range will be demonstrated at Chicago IMTS, including the latest version designed for the machining of larger components nad plastics molds
Linear transfer system productivity raised 20%
(June 2006)
Able to outperform machining centres' productivity and process capabilities for short batch and medium volume quantities, a linear transfer system's productivity is raised by 20%
Turn/mill centre machines 65mm bar stock
(May 2006)
Latest Hyundai-Kia integrated turning and milling centre has been developed for cost-effective 'single-hit' cycles for components produced from bar stock up to 65mm diameter
Cylindrical grinder has 45m/s wheel speed
(April 2006)
An angle head cylindrical high speed grinding machine for grinding batches and volumes at 45m/s wheel speed uses hydrostatic and hydrodynamic bearings for wheelhead and table slideways
CNC lathe interpolates 3-axis complex parts
(March 2006)
The latest 7-axis fixed-head Boley BE42-Y CNC lathe with Y-axis cross-feed to one of its two 12-station all-driven turrets enables complex three-axis interpolation
Mid-range VMC has high positioning accuracy
(March 2006)
A high speed, linear way vertical machining centre is Meehanite casting constructed machine has a positioning accuracy of five microns and a repeatability of +0.0025mm
Five double station vices improves VMC usage
(March 2006)
Precision machining firm improves per part set-up time from 5 min to under 1 min by using five double station vices mounted side by side on a new vertical machining centre
Fast cycling, high speed VMC has 5-axis capability
(March 2006)
A high speed, fast cycling VMC has interface for up to five-axis simultaneous machining or development into a highly productive machining cell using robotic loading has advanced CNC
Long-bed, 5-axis machining centre changes heads
(February 2006)
A travelling-column, 5-axis machining centre, with X-axis up to 30m, has an automatic head change system so that all machining - from roughing to finishing - can be carried out in a single set-up
Vertical boring/turning machine cuts cycle times
(February 2006)
A large-capacity two-axis vertical boring and turning machine - with high table speed - has been acquired by an aircraft engine component supplier to further reduce cycle and lead times
CNC sliding head automatic lathes get smarter
(February 2006)
CNC sliding head automatic lathes focus on the development of high speed processing and the substantial reduction of idle and non-cutting times in machine cycles with better flexibility
Productive HMC has fast tool and pallet change
(January 2006)
A highly productive horizontal machining centre for medium to long batch runs with small components and a limited floor space has exceptionally small footprint and fast tool and pallet changes
Y-axis feed gives CNC lathe more flexibility
(December 2005)
Developed to produce very complex multiple mill/turn features on components up to 42mm diameter in a single 'one-hit' cycle, a seven-axis fixed-head CNC automatic now incorporates a Y-axis cross-feed
Spindle design quality boosts turning accuracy
(November 2005)
Performing machining trials over 30 components from 42mm diameter brass bar, the latest turning centre maintained a size tolerance within 3.5 microns, qualifying the quality of the spindle design
Fibre optics give machining centre fast feedback
(November 2005)
Considered as one of the fastest trunnion-type, 5-axis machining centres on the market - it utilises fibre optic technology for high speed feedback and high acceleration/deceleration
Small footprint VMC has plenty of power
(October 2005)
A compact Interact 450 P3 vertical machining centre for the subcontract machine shop offers a powerful, versatile machine on a small footprint
Mill/turn centre boosted with Y-axis turret
(September 2005)
Applying Y-axis feed to the 12-station turret on a 6-axis turn/milling centre brings heavier duty milling and drilling and higher levels of 'one-hit' machining flexibility
Five-axis machining eliminates relocation errors
(August 2005)
A machine shop finds that the five-axis approach allows complex profiles to be completed in two operations rather than the five or more settings required on a three-axis machine
CNC sliding head autos cut small part costs
(July 2005)
Deploying up to 21 tools, the Citizen L20 VIII CNC sliding head automatic offers 40% saving in non-productive cutting or idle time when compared against the machine it replaces
Linear transfer machines short batches quicker
(July 2005)
Linear transfer machining system performs 5.1/2-face machining and combines simultaneous 5-axis machining with a productivity rate some 47% higher than normal machining centres
Aerospace specialist benefits from 5-axis milling
(June 2005)
Sub-contractor moved into five-axis machining to widen the gap between it and the lower-cost competition to produce world class components with a fast response time
US orders lead to more CNC auto purchases
(May 2005)
Additional US contracts for small complex, mill/turn parts from a UK subcontractor has brought forward a purchase decision by Unicut Precision to order two additional Citizen machines
Five-axis chucker turns and mills in 'one hit'
(May 2005)
CNC chucking lathe offers a 'one-hit' capability with five-axis mill/turning and automatic part transfer to a second operation sub-spindle for parts up to 200mm turned diameter
HMC offers long tool life, smoother surfaces
(May 2005)
Claiming a level of technological integration never before realised, a horizontal machining center is able to deliver the longest tool life and smoothest machined surfaces
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
Gearbox housing machined in one clamping
(March 2005)
Three machine flexible manufacturing system will produce, in a single clamping, a range of ready to assemble gearbox housings each for use in wind power generators
Machining centres apply full power at all speeds
(February 2005)
Full power of the main spindle is applied at all speeds in a machining center for jobbing shops that combines high performance machining with reliability at an extremely competitive price
Fixed head auto gets Y-axis to turret
(January 2005)
Developed to accurately produce very complex mill/turn components up to 42mm diameter, a CNC automatic lathe now has Y-axis cross-feed to one of two turrets, performs eccentric cross-milling
HMC cycles speedily through dry or wet cutting
(January 2005)
Developed to accommodate high throughput using multiple part/multiple pallet loadings under both dry and wet machining conditions, a HMC offers extremely short production cycles