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Accurate VMC features software for complex dies
A highly accurate vertical machining centre provides the levels of surface quality and integrity demanded by the mould sector and features 'Fine Mould' software for complex dies.
News from Yamazen (UK) ( 1 November 2001)
Machining centre works on bar stock
A machine for producing five-sided, complex or multi-featured components in a single operation directly out of barstock has been developed by Hermle and is now available in the UK.
News from Traub Heckert UK (25 October 2001)
Large work envelope VMC is aimed at subcontractors
XYZ Machine Tools is launching a new machining centre aimed at increasing the productivity - and therefore profitability - of sub contractors, toolmakers and general machine shops. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 October 2001)
Hurco introduces its first 5-axis VMC
Among the new machines launched by Hurco this year at the EMO machine tool exhibition in Hannover was the company's first ever 5-axis vertical machining centre, designated MXU 40. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe (18 October 2001)
VMCs have 10,000 rev/min spindle fitted
Vertical machining centres from the Italian specialist builder Eikon featuring up to 1500mm for the travelling column X-axis with 10,000 revs/min spindle as standard.
News from Traub Heckert UK (16 October 2001)
Stiffer structure improves VMC precision
The Hermle C800 mid-range CNC vertical machining centre has options of up to 40,000 revs/min spindle and is a gantry design which provides a far stiffer structure for precision machining.
News from Traub Heckert UK (12 October 2001)
Enshu doubles rapid traverse rates for VMCs
Three new, high speed, vertical machining centres have been introduced by Yuasa Warwick Machinery, sole UK agent for the Japanese machine tool builder, Enshu.
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery (11 October 2001)
Small VMC is gets top speed rating
Chevalier's FTC-1320V high speed vertical machining centre is claimed to be about as fast as one can get for a traverses of 320 X 320 X 250mm.
News from Chevalier - Falcon Machine Tools ( 9 October 2001)
Cells and new investment boost Formula 1 output
User application article To achieve faster deliveries and at the same time to manage more effectively the simultaneous flow of custom and standard components Hewland Engineering has rearranged its machine tools into manufactu
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology ( 2 October 2001)
HSM centre reduces mould making operations
User application article Having observed that the machining of curves was not sufficiently reliable using conventional milling centres, Moulindustrie invested in a Mikron HSM700 machining centre.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 2 October 2001)
Foundry buys VMC to extend services
User application article To increase its machining capacity, the 35-employee Sutton Castings recently bought a new Fadal 4525 Performance Line vertical machining centre from Yamazen (UK).
News from Yamazen (UK) (15 August 2001)
Subby diversifies to beat the telecomms downturn
User application article The current uncertainty in the telecommunications industry has prompted many subcontractors to diversify their customer base to compensate for a reduction in high volume production contracts. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe ( 8 August 2001)
VMC machines vaporiser bodies from extruded stock
User application article Anaesthesia equipment manufacturer, Penlon, is using a Daewoo vertical machining centre to produce vaporiser bodies from aluminium extrusions in-house.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (30 July 2001)
Fadal to show large VMC in Europe for first time
US machine tool builder Fadal will be putting five vertical machining centres, including the new large VMC 6535, through their paces on its stand at the forthcoming EMO exhibition.
News from Yamazen (UK) (25 July 2001)
High rigidity vertical machining centre launched
The Hermle C500 vertical machining centre provides a high rigidity machining package ideal for hard metal and dry machining of small prismatic non-ferrous and steel components
News from Traub Heckert UK ( 5 July 2001)
VMC speeds up steam locomotive production
User application article Wishing to diversify into model-making, Allendale Components has acquired a Mikron UCP 710 high-speed VMC to machine parts for eigth-scale model steam locomotives.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 7 June 2001)
Machining centre enhances subbie's capability
User application article The productivity improvements that will be gained through the use of the Chiron FZ 15 Series vertical machining centre has prompted Adaero Precision Components, to place an order for one.
News from Chiron Werke UK (29 May 2001)
Five-axis VMC cell supersedes HMCs
User application article Chiron's latest FZ 15 Series high-speed VMC has been installed by Rexroth as a strategic ally in its continual quest to reduce costs and maintain quality levels of hydraulic motor casings.
News from Chiron Werke UK ( 2 May 2001)
Swarf management improved on Hurco's VMX M-Cs
Five vertical machining centres carrying the prefix VMX have been introduced by Hurco, four of which have considerably upgraded specifications in terms of speed and working envelope. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe ( 2 May 2001)
DMG unveils linear drive VMC
The world innovation DMF 220 linear machining centre presents the world's fastest X axis and excellent positioning accuracy says Deckel Maho.
News from DMG (UK) (24 April 2001)
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