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CNC lathe series launched and revamped
Having already launched a range of comapct CNC lathes, Dean, Smith and Grace has revamped and upgraded an existing series of heavy-duty CNC and manual/CNC lathes.
News from Dean, Smith & Grace (30 March 2005)
Manual/CNC lathes add flexibility
User application article Ongoing investment in dual manual/CNC lathes allows a specialist subcontractor to produce parts - such as LH and RH threaded hubs - much more easily than on conventional lathes.
News from Harrison, TS (10 March 2005)
Machining parts for ceramic-to-metal seals
User application article Two used manual/CNC machine tools are enjoying a new lease of life machining ceramic components and metal inserts for vacuum-tight ceramic to metal seals. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 8 March 2005)
Advanced turning brings new business
User application article An example is given of how advanced lathe technologies have helped traditional, precision engineering companies to develop their businesses for new markets and customers.
News from Harrison (25 February 2005)
High grade titanium cut with ease
The Colchester Tornado T8M three-axis mill/turn lathe has demonstrated its ability to cut aerospace specification titanium at four times the normal metal removal rate.
News from Colchester Lathe Company ( 9 February 2005)
Racing ahead to forge links with industry
Autosport at the NEC in January proved to be a valuable venue for Pollard enabling it to cement its relationships with the motorsport industry. Brochure available
News from Pollard and Co ( 8 February 2005)
Aggressiveness finds the right CNC lathe
User application article A subcontractor that has taken a more aggressive route on pricing, chose a smaller turning centre that has increased spindle size when compared with lower cost machines.
News from DMG (UK) (25 January 2005)
Entry-level machine tools offer many benefits
Offering a wide range of machine tool technologies allows manufacturing companies to benefit from 'entry-level' two-axis lathes and three-axis machining centres. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (18 January 2005)
Lower cost lathe turns IDs within +/-2 micron
User application article A CNC lathe, costing 30% less than its predecessor, is turning the internal form of diamond wheel dresser moulds to within a +/-2 micron tolerance to meet growing deamnd.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (23 December 2004)
Universal CNC lathes are high-tech
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.
News from DMG (UK) (23 December 2004)
CNC lathe reduces work cycles by 12%
User application article In searching for a robust, high build specification turning centre, a machine shop found a slant bed CNC lathe that has since reduced cycle times on tough, complex parts by 12 per cent.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (22 December 2004)
'Lights-out' mill-turn package seals contract
User application article A 'lights-out' mill-turn package giving an unmanned running capability secured a GBP 40,000/year contract that would not have been quoted for before the installation.
News from Colchester Lathe Company (15 December 2004)
Chucking package included with five axes
A one-hit capability, five-axis mill/turning chucking centre with the advantage of automatic part transfer to a second operation sub-spindle is able to provide single cycle machining.
News from Colchester Lathe Company (25 November 2004)
Advanced CNC lathe defeats overseas competition
User application article An advanced, CNC lathe has transformed the capability of a small engineering company, so that it is now regularly beating a major Japanese OEM in the competitive replacement machine parts market.
News from Harrison ( 3 November 2004)
Acquisition extends turning capacity
User application article Woodhey Engineering of Bacup, Lancashire, has expanded its capacity to produce high quality components with the acquisition of a Harrison Alpha 1550S manual/CNC lathe.
News from Harrison (28 October 2004)
600 Group gives thumbs-up to IMTS show
600 Group is reporting excellent results from the IMTS show in Chicago.
News from 600 Group (18 October 2004)
600 Group commits to British manufacturing
While the focus of attention in British manufacturing continues to be the loss of work to off-shore locations, particularly the Far East, 600 Group remains committed to manufacturing in the UK.
News from 600 Group ( 5 October 2004)
Flat bed CNC lathe has large gap for big parts
Flat bed CNC lathe enables parts up to 554mm diameter by 2000mm long to be swung over the bed or up to a massive 830mm by 216mm within the gap bed.
News from The Colchester Lathe Company (23 August 2004)
High speed manual/CNC lathe turns smaller parts
In direct response for turning small-diameter components to the highest levels of accuracy and finish quality, a lathe builder has developed a 5000 rev/min version of its manual/CNC lathes.
News from T S Harrison (19 August 2004)
Manual/CNC lathe reduces hours' work to minutes
User application article One of the main factors for choosing a manual/CNC lathe was that it is very easy to learn to use and also very much quicker than manual lathes, says a subcontractor.
News from T S Harrison (21 July 2004)
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