Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Universal Milling",
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 GBP 8 million invested in 5-axis milling from
DMG (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "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".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Compact CNC milling machine is universal from
HK Technologies: "A very compact universal CNC 3-axis milling machine for general machining is being offered at an unrivalled price-performance ratio, selling for under EUR 50,000".
In July 2007, we covered the news from DMG (UK)
concerning its Machining centres
- take a look at Machining centres speed subcontract throughput
which says: "A 5-axis machining centre installed at a subcontract machine shop reduced cycle times 25-30%, encouraging the company to oder more machining centres from the same supplier".
Take a look also at the news release from DMG (UK), CNC universal miller offers high performance,
as well as Digital readouts retrofitted for subcontractor from Newall Measurement Systems,
and Precision machining done on heritage locomotive from Corus Group (Automotive).
See also:
Horizontal spindle milling centre is rigid
(October 2006)
Multi-task milling centre with horizontal axis is of the floor-type moving column design that can meet the technical and application requirements, especially in the general engineering field
News on the DMU monoBLOCK universal milling machines from DMG (UK)
(August 2006)
CNC universal milling machines provide 100% better dynamics, 30% faster rotary axes (200% on the 5-axis version) and 25% shorter chip-to-chip times coupled with a B-axis swivel movement
Highly productive lathes' UK stocks increased
(June 2006)
Linear drives, 'high-end' controls and a novel tool box system in CNC universal lathes have stimulated demand, such that DMG (UK) is increasing machines in stock - including CNC millers
Five-axis machining centre shown for first time
(May 2006)
A 5-axis machining centre of rigid portal type design and combining big capacity with a high level of structural robustness was shown at MACH 2006 alongside a universal bed-type miller
Machining centre is smaller, faster, more stable
(May 2006)
Linear motor axes feature a 5-axis/five-sides machining centre, which being smaller than its predecessor, has longer X and Y axes, undercutting capability and greater stability and rigidity
Linear drive 5-axis VMC offers universality
(October 2005)
Five-axis vertical machining centre offers high speed traverse rates and the performance potential of a universal milling machine for five-side machining
Machine tool builder records highest turnover yet
(July 2005)
German machine tool builder Hermle's trading figures for 2004 show a turnover of EUR 142 million - the second highest figure the company has ever recorded
Dynamic CNC universal miller ups productivity
(May 2005)
Able to accommodate a wide variety of 5-sided machining and 5-axes simultaneous contouring applications, a universal miller has dynamic linear axes drives with 1G acceleration
Concrete raises CNC milling rigidity and stiffness
(April 2005)
CNC milling centre has been developed around a self-contained polymer concrete filled ribbed steel fabricated structure in order to create the high levels of rigidity and stiffness
Tech centre to show 20 CNC machines in action
(March 2005)
Over 20 machine tools featuring automation and sector-specific production, most of them in 5-axis configuration, will be demonstrated in the Hermle technology centre this Spring
Hermle, Index and Traub agent named for Ireland
(January 2005)
Quantum Machine Tools (QMT), Dublin, has been appointed by Geo Kingsbury to act as its agent in Eire and Northern Ireland for the Index and Traub lathes and Hermle machining centres
Universal CNC miller offers highest precision
(November 2004)
Unmatched productivity rates, highest precision, superior surface quality and contour accuracy are proven credentials claimed for an established universal milling machine
Milling centre ofers choice of spindles
(September 2004)
In terms of working space capacity, a new milling centre offers 16m3 of work space and its modular design offers a choice of spindles and milling heads for the mould and die industries
News on the DMU 50 universal milling machine from DMG (UK)
(July 2004)
Thanks to an impressive range of cost-efficient options, a universal milling machine can be easily and cost-effectively upgraded from a simple 3-axis configuration to a 5-side machining centre
Formula 1 team goes for linear drives
(January 2004)
Home of the Renault F1 Team has placed its future 'time to race' manufacturing capability on linear axes drives machining centres and turning centres to stay in the lead
StarragHeckert to represent SHW in the UK
(November 2003)
One of Germany's specialist machine tool and system engineering companies, SHW Werkzeugmaschinen, will now be marketed in the UK by StarragHeckert UK
Visitors see new CNC turning developments at Index
(November 2003)
A novel turret guideway system on a CNC single-spindle bar auto is several times stiffer than traditional slideways, has better damping characteristics and is also more compact
StarragHeckert UK now represents Zimmermann Boko
(October 2003)
StarragHeckert UK now represents Zimmermann Boko offering a high capacity range of nine machines suitable for high speed and heavy duty, five-sided machining of a wide range of materials
Friction stir welding broadens applications base
(September 2003)
Friction stir welding is a machine tool based mechanical joining process that is saving costs and weight for a steadily expanding range of production applications, reports Mike Page
Hermle representation goes to Geo Kingsbury
(August 2003)
With effect from 1st September 2003, sales and service in the UK and Eire of Hermle machine tools will be transferred from StarragHeckert UK, to Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools, Gosport
Bed millers offer plenty of power
(October 2002)
Aimed at toolmakers, bed-type CNC millers apply full spindle power from 225 rev/min upwards for heavy duty milling of mould and tooling steels
CME CNC millers suit mould and die machining
(May 2002)
Universal bed-type and travelling column CNC milling centres and high speed, 5-axis bridge-type machining centres, manufactured by CME, Spain, are now being marketed by Ward Hi-Tech
News on the Hermle U630 Universal milling machine from Traub Heckert UK
(December 2001)
A universal milling head swivels through 90 degrees via a patented eccentric movement that compensates for the distance between spindle and table to accommodate five-sided machinining
CNC miller-drillers cut 20% off machining times
(May 2001)
With the highly productive DMU 50 / 70 eVolution, DMG has added a new dimension to universal milling and drilling machines designed to save up to 20% on machining times