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Our RSS feed for CNC turning centres, mill/turning, multi-tasking centres, horizontal and VTLs. press releasesVertical turning lathes can be customised
Aero engine rework companies ar are buying standard vertical turning lathes - built from modules - and tailored to suit the requirements of this specialised market.
News from Webster and Bennett International (29 January 2007)
CNC machine tools complete in one set-up
A range of multi-tasking CNC machine tools are designed to machine complex components in one set-up and will be shown at the UK's forthcoming Southern Manufacturing 2007 show. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (22 January 2007)
Mill-turn centres get faster programming
Latest turning and milling centres can be specified for even faster and easier shop-floor programming - up to 70% reduction in programming time in comparison to DIN.
News from DMG (UK) (16 January 2007)
Turning centre deploys 80 tools without a magazine
A 15-axis mill-turn centre of twin-opposed-spindle configuration and may be equipped with two, three or four disc turrets - deploying up to 80 tools without a tool magazine.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (21 December 2006)
Turning centre for subcontract machine shop
User application article Continuing its inward investment programme, Qualiturn Products has purchased yet another Miyano Turning Centre.
News from Macro CNC Machine Tools ( 6 December 2006)
Large mill-turn centre has extensive probing
User application article A 3.4m bed mill-turn centre is equipped with several on-machine probing/measuring options to aid in machining high value billets - eliminating scrap or rework.
News from DMG (UK) ( 1 December 2006)
Mill-turn centre has B-axis for complex work
User application article A specialist sub-contract machinist has installed a a B-axis mill-turn centre to extend considerably the complexity of in-cycle prismatic machining that may be carried out. Brochure available
News from NCMT (23 November 2006)
Mill-turn flexibility frees up machining centres
User application article The flexibility offered by a mill-turn centre has enabled a machinist of complex parts to review methods and transfer work from machining centres and reduce cycle times. Brochure available
News from Mori Seiki UK (30 October 2006)
Small turning centre gives power and precision
Turning centre with a 25mm bar capacity and 405mm between centres offers very small footprint, a very solid machine bed, a thermo-symmetrical headstock with a precision spindle bearing.
News from EMCO Maier (17 October 2006)
Mill-turn centre has rapid-motion feeds
Mill-turn centre has very stiff Y-axis A high-performance mill-turn centre features an extremely stiff Y-axis featuring wide-set guide rails and also very fast rapid-motion speeds.
News from EMCO Maier (17 October 2006)
Multi-function turning centre goes on show
ntegrex 100 ST multi-function machine tool that is capable of one hit machining and is fitted with powerful twin 6000 rev/min spindles, will be shown at Manufacturing Technology Ireland 2006. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (28 September 2006)
CNC multi-function lathes replace cam automatics
User application article At a Scottish pipe fittings manufacturer, 10 CNC lathes have replaced two-thirds of the 24 cam-type multi-spindle automatics and all of the company's remaining single-spindle cam autos.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (18 September 2006)
Multi-function turning centre does jobs in one hit
Multi-function mill-turn centre is designed for 'done-in-one' machining and is equipped with an automatic toolchanger, and a lower, nine-station, drum turret to dramatically reduce cycle times. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (22 August 2006)
Compact turning centre raises productivity
User application article The purchase of a Miyano 42mm capacity two spindle, two turret compact turning centre will assist a UK subcontractor in its quest to improve value added content per employee.
News from Macro CNC Machine Tools (15 August 2006)
CNC lathe and machining center combined in one
In designing a multi-tasking mill-turn centre system, the builder rethought the design and construction to harness the turning ability of a lathe and the cutting ability of a machining center.
News from Mori Seiki (US) (14 August 2006)
Oil/gas products firm relies on latest CNC lathes
User application article CNC lathes and mill/turn centres are robust and handle big and heavy duty machining applications in difficult-to-machine materials - Inconel, SS, hard steels and nickel/chrome alloys.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology ( 4 August 2006)
CNC turning centre has extremely stiff Y-axis
An extremely stiff Y-axis has been integrated into a turning centre's structure and stands on an extremely wide-set guide rails to ensure top precision when performing difficult cutting tasks.
News from HK Technologies ( 3 August 2006)
Twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe has Y axes
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).
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 1 August 2006)
CNC lathe choice mirrors subcontractor's success
User application article A subcontract company's success in 'growth' sectors has not happened by chance but by the tight management and control exercised over all operations and machine tool purchases.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology ( 1 August 2006)
Mazak CNC kit key to F1 subcontract success
User application article Top level motor racing teams are demanding clients for subcontractors, but Alpha Precision has proved up to the task for several years. What machines is it using? Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (28 July 2006)
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