Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Traverse Rates",
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 Larger VMC has 50 taper spindle from
Yamazaki Mazak UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "In response to market demand, including mould and die makers, a machine tool builder has introduced a larger vertical machining centre with a 50 taper spindle".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Vertical machining centre shortens cycle times from
Yamazaki Mazak UK: "Travelling column vertical machining centre brings a subcontractor shorter cycle times and ensure high accuracy positioning over extended periods of operation".
In January 2008, we covered the news from DMG (UK)
concerning its DMU 200FD 5-axis universal milling centre
- take a look at GBP 8 million invested in 5-axis milling
which says: "UK subcontactor has invested over GBP 8 million in advanced machining over the last three years including five-sides, 5-axis milling and multi-axis mill/turn centres".
Take a look also at the news release from 600 Centre, Vertical machining centres precisely cut Inconel,
as well as Vertical machining centres offer wide choice from Colchester-Harrison,
and Advanced and well-proven linear drive systems from DMG (UK).
See also:
Sliding head automatics quell CNC 'fear'
(December 2007)
If anyone has any 'fear' of using CNC machines, this subcontractor's experiences with CNC sliding had automatic lathes , show how that fear was lost and more profits were gained
Machine tool builder to stage 'EMO Encore' event
(November 2007)
As well as viewing the latest CNC machine tool releases at an 'EMO Encore' event, the UK plant of Yamazaki Mazak will show off the recently completed extension of its machine tool plant
Position small loads at speeds up to 2m/s
(November 2007)
An extremely robust linear belt drive actuator weighs just 1kg, measures 1m in length and is for handling lightweight loads, is practically silent and fast running
Heavy duty milling centres have high capacity
(October 2007)
Four heavy duty CNC milling machines and machining centres combine high-quality build and technologically advanced features for large capacity, heavy-duty milling performance
HMCs have larger machining platform
(October 2007)
Horizontal machining centre provides a much larger machining platform than is currently available, combined with levels of accuracy at twice the ISO standard
Machining with five-axis simultaneous capability
(October 2007)
The latest Deckel Maho DMU 40 MonoBLOCK universal machining centre with five-axis simultaneous capability and up to 42,000 revs/min spindle, takes up no more than 4m of floorspace
Added X-axis improves machining flexibility
(October 2007)
Seven-axis/21 tool CNC sliding head automatic lathe now has an extra X-axis, X-2, on the back spindle and back tool post to raise machining flexibility further
UK subcontractor buys two CNC automatics at EMO
(September 2007)
Citizen sold two of its latest K16-VI CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes from its EMO 2007 stand to a UK subcontractor keen to meet growing export demands from America
Is it a high speed machine tool or highly dynamic?
(September 2007)
One local area of minor confusion for some, when visiting a German machine tool exhibition and talking about machining, is the difference between 'high speed' and 'highly dynamic', writes Mike Page
Floor borer machines large parts in one set-up
(September 2007)
Claimed to be one of the most versatile heavy duty machine tools on the market, a floor borer completes work pieces in one set-up, from heavy cutting to semi-finishing and finishing
Heavy duty CNC turning centres are flexible
(September 2007)
A range of heavy-duty universal chuck and bar turning centres can be configured and supplied for either 2-axis turning or single set-up, multi-tasking machining operations
Five-axis tool grinder works unmanned at night
(August 2007)
A 5-axis CNC tool and cutter grinder with pallet loader allows a tooling company to do 'specials' work on day shifts and 'routine' work on unmanned night shifts
Modular transfer system machines small batches
(August 2007)
To machine small to medium batches, modular linear transfer system combines advantages of vertical, horizontal or universal machining centres including 5-axis processing and turning
Five-axis VMC machines in one set-up
(July 2007)
A 5-axis vertical machining centre will demonstrate five-sides machining at EMO 2007, using simultaneous five-axis tool positioning and the combination of multiple operations into a single cycle
VMC integrates with vertical turning
(July 2007)
A precise vertical machining centre incorporates a direct drive table to the C-axis to rotate the 400mm diameter pallet - integrating turning with full 5-axis interpolation for milling and drilling
Machine tools to be seen at EMO 2007
(July 2007)
Machine tool builders represented in the UK by Ward CNC will be showing products ranging fom 2-axis CNC lathes to machining centres and large CNC milling machines
CNC imparts machine tool 'intelligence'
(July 2007)
In introducing its latest CNC machine tools at EMO 2007, Yamazaki Mazak will be drawing attention to 'intelligent machines' offerring greater functionality and higher productivity
HMC machines 'intelligent' transmission parts
(July 2007)
When an engineering group sought a machining centre to machine aluminium transmission housing components it looked for a company to provide full production engineering support, writes Mike Page
Mill-turn centre machines turbine shafts
(July 2007)
To remove a 'production bottleneck' when turning components, UK steam turbine manufacturer purchased a universal mill/turn centre with Y-axis to eliminate 'second operation' work
High quality from low cost drill-tap centre
(July 2007)
Oberon Performance breathes new life into old mills with CNC drill-tap centre
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
Mill/turn centre procured in a hurry
(June 2007)
Wanting a mill/turn centre in a hurry, to fulfil a contract for aircraft wheels and brakes, a subcontractor managed to obtain a high specification machine from a German machine tool UK agent
CNC toll and cutter grinder simulates too
(June 2007)
As well as grinding standard tooling, a 5-axis CNC tool and cutter grinder has software for any 'specials' that can effectively simulate the tool and saves enormously on set-up time
CNC turning centre scored on speed, accuracy
(June 2007)
When an oil and gas sector subcontractor decided to invest in additional turning capability it sought a CNC turning centre that was powerful and fast, accurate, versatile and reliable
CNC multi-spindle lathe back-works parts
(May 2007)
A 52mm bar, multi-spindle automatic lathe has a simultaneous reverse-endworking attachment using a scara unit with a double pivoting arm to present the workpiece to four driven and/or static tools
Precise 5-axis VMC has high stable axis traverse
(May 2007)
Modified gantry design on a 5-axis vertical machining centre positions all guideways above the working area and Y-axis has a patented arrangement of three staggered guideways to give stable traverse
Vertical machining centre helps subcontractor
(May 2007)
A Ward CNC-supplied Hartford Power centre Pro-1000 vertical machining centre has been installed at Currie Engineering of Londonderry, a world-class sub-contract machinist
Vertical machining centre has acceleration of 2G
(May 2007)
The new C Dugard agency for Akira-Seiki vertical machining centres will include one of the fastest rapid traverse rates of 96 m/min available on a vertical machining centre with an acceleration of 2G
Heavy duty CNC lathe has high torque
(April 2007)
A heavy duty, 26kW, CNC two-axis lathe offers high torque through ZF two-speed gearbox, and can be maximised at just 250 rev/min
Compact HMCs offer fast pallet changing
(March 2007)
Compact horizontal machining centres comprise a fast 180 deg hydraulic pallet changer with a high load capacity for safe and accurate pallet positioning
Travelling column VMC is under GBP 90,000
(March 2007)
A travelling column vertical machining centre (VMC) is a compact 'entry level' twin-table machine that accepts work up to 1800mm long or operates in 'pendelum' mode
Hydrostatic grinder uses linear motor drives
(March 2007)
Precision profile grinding machine has linear motor drives and adjustable hydrostatic slideway technology to generate new orders of flatness and straightness within 0.3 micron over 300mm
CNC pick-up spindle lathes machine stators
(March 2007)
As part of ongoing investment in manufacturing compact vehicle alternators, eight inverted vertical spindle turning machines are now dedicated to the machining of stator assemblies
CNC lathes investment wins new business
(February 2007)
Investment in two CNC lathes has produced significant business benefits to a subcontractor including the winning of its first contract in the aerospace sector