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Correct M-C choice produces growth, stability
User application article Always believing that investing in new state of the art technology offers reliability, speed and accuracy, accurate machine tools are seen as the key to a subcontractor's growth and stability.
News from Matsuura Machinery Plc ( 4 November 2003)
High spec VMCs machine small aerospace parts
Compact, high specification vertical machining centres attain high levels of geometry, tolerance and surface finish on aerospace parts, such as blisks, while minimising floor to floor times.
News from StarragHeckert UK (31 October 2003)
Linear motors reduce M-C non-cutting time
Linear motor high speed machining centres offer extremely high speed positioning capabilities for maximum productivity by reducing idle and cutting times. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (29 October 2003)
Low-cost VMC provides bigger working envelope
XYZ is introducing a new, low cost VMC which provides a bigger working envelope for significantly reduced cost and a smaller footprint than equivalent machines Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (27 October 2003)
Turret-type VMC matches HMCs' output on some jobs
User application article turret-type, twin-pallet, vertical machining centre has proven to be as productive on certain jobs as a company's more expensive twin-pallet, horizontal-spindle machining centres.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (14 October 2003)
VMC expands subcontract machining capacity
User application article Like many subcontractors, Roger Bain built his business up from a small 'shed' into a thriving, modern factory where a 30HP VMC has expanded maximum workpiece capacity. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 8 October 2003)
Competitive VMCs combine heavy milling, precision
Six competitively priced models of VMC to be launched in the UK combine a capability for heavy milling with the added advantage of higher accuracy through linear scale positioning.
News from StarragHeckert UK (30 September 2003)
VMC offers fully interpolative, 5-axis machining
Fully interpolative, 5-axis CNC machining is becoming increasingly popular for the production of ever more complex components in a single clamping, hence the introduction of this VMC. Brochure available
News from NCMT (16 September 2003)
Customised CNC with wizard screens used in VMCs
A customised CNC is believed the most user-friendly, reliable and highly specified CNC on the market, and is available with a range vertical machining centres.
News from Cincinnati Machine UK (10 September 2003)
Mini-VMC packs plenty of power and speed
Machining cycle times will be substantially reduced with a mini-VMC that offers a 15,000rpm low-inertia, air purged spindle, 16+1 side mount ATC and 0.8 secs tool change time.
News from Chevalier - Falcon Machine Tools ( 5 September 2003)
Compact VMC offers generous working envelope
In spite of its compactness, a VMC has a generous working envelope of 1016 x 457 x 457mm and a 1170 x 457mm table capable of supporting workpieces weighing up to 454 kg. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe (22 August 2003)
High speed VMC with small footprint to be launched
Said to offer a good price-to-performance ratio in a small footprint, a VMC will be launched by Hurco Europe at its forthcoming open house. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe (20 August 2003)
CNC range established for quality and performance
A full range of options are available to enhance the operation of a range of vertical machining centres and CNC lathes that have established a reputation for quality and performance. Brochure available
News from C Dugard (30 July 2003)
Robotised machining cell set up inside 14 weeks
User application article When diesel engine and automotive components specialist secured a major new order to produce front wheel hubs it moved quickly to set up a robotised machining cell inside 14 weeks.
News from 600 Centre (30 June 2003)
Two bridge-type M-Cs aimed at mould and die sector
Two vertical-spindle, bridge-type machining centres are aimed at the mould / die sector as well as at companies producing small to large batches of parts ranging from simple to complex.
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (25 June 2003)
VMC turns week's mould machining job into hours
User application article Installation of a VMC in the rubber mouldings manufacturer's toolroom has resulted in much faster availability of mould tools, some jobs produced in 6h instead of a week as before. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe (13 June 2003)
Long X-axis VMC allows pendular machining cycles
Designed to allow a non-stop manufacturing system that eliminates idle time, a VMC with a long X-axis, is equipped with a partition, which allows pendular machining.
News from CNC Machine Tools (11 June 2003)
VMC reduces graphite electrode machining time
A high speed VMC is able to reduce the machining time of graphite electrodes by some 20 per cent and, using dielectric as the cutting coolant, generates a higher performing electrode.
News from 600 Centre (22 May 2003)
Higher speed VMC offers expanded capacity
Increased axis travels to X 1850mm Y 700mm and Z 480mm feature a moving column design machining centre that offers a 12,000 or 24,000 rpm spindle.
News from CNC Machine Tools (29 April 2003)
VMCs replace turret millers, up competitiveness
User application article Three VMCs have cut production cycles that previously took hours on CNC turret mills to a matter of minutes and improved a manufacturer's competitiveness.
News from 600 Centre (11 April 2003)
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