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Celebrity learns to program VMC machining in 6h
During the recent UK MACH 2008 show, Hurco Europe recruited a professional dancer, actress and singer to learn and to demonstrate the programming of machine cutting paths. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe ( 9 May 2008)
Vertical machining centre gives high performance
XYZ Machine Tools offers a high performance vertical machining centre fitted with an oil-cooled main spindle and linear roller bearing ways for vibration-free machining. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 7 May 2008)
Compact vertical machining centre is versatile
XYZ Machine Tools has developed a compact vertical machining centre to machine the widest possible variety of components within the smallest possible machine occupied area. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 6 May 2008)
Vertical machining centre is more precise
For precise machining of larger components, YMT Technologies has introduced a powerful vertical machining centre, which has its spindle within a symmetrical headstock that avoids thermal deformation.
News from YMT Technologies (28 April 2008)
Vertical machining centre is flexible, heavy duty
A vertical machining centre from C Dugard is competitively priced for subcontract companies seeking a flexible, general good capacity machining centre carrying out heavy duty metal cutting. Brochure available
News from Dugard (16 April 2008)
DMG shows precise vertical machining centres
DMG (UK) said that its precise vertical machining centres with linear motor powered axis drives offer excellent productivity, precision, contour precision and workpiece surface quality.
News from DMG (UK) ( 8 April 2008)
VMC offers advanced high performance machining
Described as being 'ultra fast, a vertical machining centre offers an optimal balance between high speed machining performance, rigidity and accuracy.
News from YMT Technologies ( 3 April 2008)
Vertical machining centre offers high precision
Equipped with high precision P-class linear motion guideways on all three axes, a high accuracy vertical machining centre offers high metal removal rates.
News from Fortron UK (27 March 2008)
Vertical machining centre reduces lead times
User application article Medical implants and instrumentation manufacturer has introduced 'lean' cell-structured machining systems - including high speed machining - to reduce overall manufacturing lead times.
News from 600 Centre (25 March 2008)
High speed bridge-type VMCs introduced
High speed bridge-type vertical machining centres feature a heavy column structure with cross rail integrated into the bed casting to maximise stability and maintain geometric precision. Brochure available
News from Dugard (25 March 2008)
VMCs and CNC lathes offered at affordable price
Vertical machining centres and 'combination' CNC lathes offer high specification and machining capability available at an affordable price.
News from 600 Centre (13 March 2008)
Subcontractor moves into 5-axis machining
User application article Next time you see a bomb disposal robot in action, it will probably be carrying a stainless steel component machined by Turntech Precision Engineering on its new OKK 5-axis vertical machining centre
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (11 March 2008)
VMC uses the power of the Anilam 6000i CNC system
The Anilam multi-axis 6000i Series CNC highlights the unbeatable cost-to-performance ratio in machine control that is increasingly gaining approval by OEMs and importers of vertical machining centres
News from Anilam ( 7 March 2008)
Versatile VMCs for fast and accurate productivity
MACH 2008 sees the first UK showing for the new Chiron 12K Series of three, four and five-axis vertical machining centres
News from Chiron Werke UK ( 6 March 2008)
Vertical machining centre is for heavy duty
An open fronted, heavy duty, 15kW vertical machining centre has CNC with a series of easy-to-use cycles designed to simplify and speed up programming times.
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 5 March 2008)
Uprated machining centre control is powerful
An uprated, twin-pallet maching centre features automatic tool change from a 40-station magazine instead of the normal 27-tool model, and a more advanced and powerful control.
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (29 February 2008)
5-axis vertical machining centre has large Z-axis
Machine tool builder has invested over 1000 man-hours in developing a high specification, 5-axis continuous path operating, 22.5kW, 700mm X-axis vertical machining centre with a generous Z-axis.
News from YMT Technologies (29 February 2008)
Vertical machining centres make hydroforming tools
User application article A Swedish hydroforming company has invested in an advanced CNC machining centre to make as much of its tooling 'in-house' and provide customers with a fast service.
News from Haas Automation (28 February 2008)
Vertical machining centre torque raised 32%
A series of vertical machining centre, with X-axis travels up to 700mm, now has a 10,000 rev/min main spindle torque increased by 32% to 70Nm.
News from 600 Centre (28 February 2008)
Vertical machining centre has spindle chiller
A GBP 40,000, 9kW spindle, vertical machining centre is equipped with a spindle chiller as standard, which allows the homogenous absorption of thermal expansion.
News from YMT Technologies (21 February 2008)
Nine latest CNC machine tools to be shown
Among nine machine tools to be shown by Ward CNC at MACH 2008 will be three models of vertical machining centre and a double column machining centre.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (14 February 2008)
Vertical machining centres cut patterns
User application article Producer of low volume reaction injection moulded parts and polyurethane castings uses five vertical machining centres to cut master pattern equipment from polyurethane tooling board.
News from Haas Automation (29 January 2008)
Vertical machining centre shortens cycle times
User application article Travelling column vertical machining centre brings a subcontractor shorter cycle times and ensure high accuracy positioning over extended periods of operation. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (28 January 2008)
Vertical machining centres precisely cut Inconel
User application article Latest high speed vertical machining centre used by an aerospace subcontract machining firm is maintaining 5 micron accuracy in the complex machining of Inconel components.
News from 600 Centre (22 January 2008)
VMC mini mill does more than drill and tap
User application article While many machines on the market described as 'mini mills' are just mill/tap centres, a subcontractor says that its 'mini-mill' is a powerful three axis vertical machining centre.
News from Matchmaker M/C (22 January 2008)
Vertical machining centre cuts tough alloys
User application article Rugged vertical machining centre with an 18kW high-torque spindle and through-tool coolant delivery enables a UK subcontractor to efficiently cut SS and Duplex, as well as other tough alloys. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe (18 January 2008)
Larger vertical machining centre acquired
User application article Having acquired a large capacity VMC, and oil and gas industry components supplier can now cost-effectively machine 2.5m long workpieces in one set-up.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (15 January 2008)
Heavy duty vertical machining centre is compact
Vertical machining centre with extended Y-axis, a 1015 x 660 x 635mm work envelope, 50-taper spindle and small footprint, provides heavy-duty metal cutting capability.
News from Haas Automation (31 December 2007)
Vertical machining centre adds 4-axis capability
User application article 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.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (28 December 2007)
Vertical machining centre saves the day
User application article Special SS bar taps components, sourced outside the UK, did not meet quality standards so a UK machine shop, using a vertical machining centre, did the job properly. Brochure available
News from Dugard (21 December 2007)
Vertical machining centres offer wide choice
Vertical machining centres are in a rang covering from a simple, low-cost, high rigidity general purpose machine, to a high specification type with 15,000 rev/min spindle and 48m/min rapid traverse.
News from Colchester-Harrison (20 December 2007)
Machining centre turns and mills biker parts
User application article BFO Motorcycles in the UK plans to build 100 motor cycle conversion kits and to mill the components, the company acquired a vertical machining centre with an easily programmable control. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe ( 5 December 2007)
Vertical machining centre is high speed
Equipped with a 20,000 rev/min spindle as standard, a vertical machining centre suits high speed machining applications in the mould and die and aerospace sectors.
News from Cincinnati Machine (21 November 2007)
Machining centre mills to nano level accuracy
Fitted with systems to control machining vibrations a high accuracy, vertical machining centre is claimed to mill small plastics injection moulds to nano level accuracy.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (19 November 2007)
Moving bridge VMC is very dynamic, accurate
Moving bridge type CNC vertical machining centre combines powerful 5-axis machining capabilities with highly dynamic machine features and high product accuracy.
News from Unisign ( 6 November 2007)
VMC reduces valve part machining time by 40%
User application article Valve manufacturer reports that its latest vertical machining centre has machined a valve with 4,813 x 3mm diameter holes 40% quicker compared to the previous machine used for the task.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 2 November 2007)
CNC milling control contours faster
Faster processing coupled with hardware and software improvements to a control system's motion control engine result in higher contour milling speeds and enhanced data smoothing. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe (31 October 2007)
Vertical machining centre speeds machining by two
User application article A Brother 4-axis, twin-pallet, vertical machining centre supplied by Whitehouse Machine Tools is helping Hydraulic Projects machine control valve and marine steering system components.
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (12 October 2007)
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