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VMC replaces special-purpose machines
By changing the manufacturing process for its bearing cages from two special purpose machines to a fully automated cell, based on a VMC, Danly (UK) has cut change-over times by up to 300 per cent.
News from 600 Centre (21 August 2002)
Controller versatility maximises shopfloor use
User application article Despite the complexity of much of the work it carries out for numerous aerospace customers, this subcontractor programs as much as 60 per cent of its VMC work on the shopfloor. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe (31 July 2002)
Upgraded VMCs will shorten cycle times
Upgraded VMCs feature including a high spindle speed, a more powerful main spindle motor and faster rapid traverse rates for higher performance and and economical working. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (16 July 2002)
VMC adapts to long or short components
Adaptable production capability is offered by a VMC in single- and twin-spindle variants - a long X-axis table allows long parts to be machined, or parts can be machined in 'pendelum' fashion.
News from Matsuura Machinery (11 July 2002)
'Final word' VMC cuts cycle times by up to 20 %
By drastically redesigning a vertical machining centre, spindle acceleration and deceleration time has been reduced by 44% and 58% and axes acceler- ation rates raised between factors of 1.5 and 2.7. Brochure available
News from Fredk. Pollard and Co (10 July 2002)
VMC package revolutionises electrode machining
User application article A high speed VMC and application specific engineered package has had a major impact on the speed and efficiency with which complex 3-D copper and graphite electrodes can be machined.
News from 600 Centre ( 3 July 2002)
How to design and develop the ultimate VMC
Drastic redesign of a VMC, aimed at attacking downtime, has seen dramatic improvements in spindle and axis acceleration times, resulting in a VMC that can reduce cycle times by over 20%. Brochure available
News from Fredk. Pollard and Co (28 May 2002)
Economy VMC offers impressive performance
On view at MACH 2002 for the first time in Europe will be an 'economy' compact VMC offering a an impressive performance for a small price tag.
News from Yamazen (UK) (26 April 2002)
Five-side machining performed with high output
A VMC fitted with the patented Albech, NC-driven trunnion-based indexing unit in order to form a flexible machining cell is able to achieve high levels of accuracy and and productivity.
News from Traub Heckert UK (15 April 2002)
Five VMCs - four upgrades and a high speed version
Five VMCs, which include four with considerably upgraded specifications in terms of speed and working envelope, include a high speed version offering improved surface finish on moulds. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe (26 March 2002)
VMC consistency streamlines aerospace machining
User application article Three VMCs integrate guaranteed quality into manufacturing with proven process capabilities which have enabled a massive cost-saving from jig-less assembly and flow-line operation.
News from Traub Heckert UK (18 March 2002)
Rigidity of compact VMC should suit many
Combining rigidity with compactness, this compact vertical machining centre should appeal to companies wanting a reliable, high-spec solution to medium-volume production, says the supplier.
News from T W Ward CNC Machinery (20 February 2002)
Gantry type CNC M-C offers stiffer structure
This five-axis 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 high speed machining.
News from Traub Heckert UK (19 February 2002)
Air-conditioned VMC produces larger patterns
User application article An air conditioned vertical machining centre is producing larger resin patterns enabling a pattern maker to bring all pattern-making in-house. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe ( 5 February 2002)
Small parts machined with minimum downtime
Intended for precision machining jobs where minimising non-cutting is of high priority, Mori Seiki has designed an extremely accurate, fast and highly compact VMC - the Accumill 4000. Brochure available
News from Fredk. Pollard and Co (30 January 2002)
Pallet change time is maybe the fastest yet?
Not only does the Kira Cheetah VMC feature even faster rapid traverse and spindle speeds and halved tool change time, pallet change time is just 1.7s - faster than many ATCs.
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery (30 January 2002)
Compact VMC has indexing head and tailstock
With the compact C 500 vertical machining centre, in table and NC-indexing head with tailstock formats, Hermle is providing a high rigidity machining package ideal for 3-D mould machining.
News from Traub Heckert UK (18 January 2002)
VMC trims production times on applicator parts
User application article A compact Mitsubishi M-V5C vertical machining centre has improved production efficiency at the Kent works of precision subcontractor B and L Engineering.
News from Yamazen (UK) (10 January 2002)
Heavy duty VMC is ruggedly built for precision
US machine tool builder Fadal has extended its Performance Line range of vertical machining centres with the introduction of the VMC 6535 -- the third, and largest model in the series.
News from Yamazen (UK) (15 November 2001)
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)
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