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5-axis (3+2 axes and continuous path) machining centres
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5-axis vertical machining centre has large Z-axis
Five-axis vertical machining centre from YMT technologies has an extended Z-axis and a swarf system that ensures removal of swarf without manual intervention.
News from YMT Technologies (29 April 2008)
CNC turning centre offers high thermal stability
Pre-stressed hydraulic concrete bed technology is used in the 4- or 6-axis MAG +FMS+ CNC turning centre to ensure very high thermal and mechanical stability.
News from Cincinnati Machine (21 April 2008)
5-axis machining centre can also turn parts
A 5-axis machining centre moves through its centre of gravity, avoiding out of balance forces, maximizes its rigidity with zero table overhang and can turn too. Brochure available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 3 April 2008)
Full 5-axis, 5-sided machining to be demonstrated
Incorporating 5-axis integrated rotary table technology, a vertical machining centre will be demonstrating its full 5-axis, 5-sided large capacity machining capability.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 2 April 2008)
'Entry level' VMC offers 3-/5-axis machining
For first time users of 3-/5-axis machining, a lower cost, 'entry level' vertical machining centre, with slower fast feed rates and fewer optional extras, will make its debut at MACH 2008.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (21 March 2008)
Vertical machining centre has fast axes drives
A vertical machining centre equipped with linear motor driven axes drives has accelerations up to 2G to reach fast traverse speeds of up to 80m/min.
News from DMG (UK) (17 March 2008)
Fast 5-axis VMC has high volumetric accuracy
A fast, 5-axis vertical machining centre has a casting design which provides an ultra rigid machine structure and a a novel gear drive system for the A and C rotary axes.
News from Mitsui Seiki (17 March 2008)
The naked machine tool at MACH exhibition
On the Fortron UK stand (Hall 5, Stand 5384) at this year's MACH exhibition, visitors will be able to see the new Huron MX 4 twin pallet 5-axis HSC machining centre under power - and naked
News from Fortron UK (10 March 2008)
5-axis machining centre launched at MACH
As well as demonstrating 12 machines at the UK's MACH 2008 show, Hardinge will launch machines into the UK market such as a 5-axis machining centre.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools ( 4 March 2008)
Five-axis machining centre runs unmanned
User application article High performance 5-axis machining centre configuration offers set-ups, reduced workholding, improved part quality, improved cycle times and is able to run unattended and unmanned.
News from Agie Charmilles (26 February 2008)
Latest 5-axis milling and advanced EDM to be shown
A high performance, 5-axis machining centre, a wire EDM and a die-sinking EDM will reflect the latst in milling and EDM technology at MACH 2008.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 4 February 2008)
Engineers help save on 5-axis machining costs
User application article Machine tool supplier's applications engineers helped a subcontractor reduce aerospace component cycle times and tooling costs by identifying improvements to the cutting cycles.
News from Matsuura Machinery (28 January 2008)
GBP 8 million invested in 5-axis milling
User application article UK subcontactor has invested over GBP 8 million in advanced machining over the last three years including five-sides, 5-axis milling and multi-axis mill/turn centres.
News from DMG (UK) (25 January 2008)
Five-axis machining ups instruments output
User application article To machine complex parts out of stainless steel and aluminium, an instruments manufacturer reports that a 5-axis machining centre has improved productivity, performance and profitability.
News from Agie Charmilles (22 January 2008)
Machining centre, 5-axis, mills Al and non-metals
For machining non-ferrous metals and non-metals a 5-axis machining centre a more stiffness to the 5-axis cutting head than is normally associated with machines of this type.
News from CMS Group (UK) (18 January 2008)
Five-axis machining centre has 150 deg tilt table
A 5-axis, 5-sided large capacity machining centre has spindle speeds up to 20,000 rev/min and can machine parts up to 400mm diameter and 300mm high with a tilt capability up to 150 deg.
News from Cincinnati Machine (11 January 2008)
Micro-machining centre simplifies mould making
User application article The accuracy of a 5-axis micro-machining centre is simplifying the production of injection mould tools used for producing microfluidic devices.
News from Deckel Grinders ( 4 December 2007)
Vertical machining centre has swivelling head
A 5-axis vertical machining centre features a thermally stabilised head with motor spindle that swivels about the B-axis, while the fifth CNC axis is provided by a horizontal rotary table. Brochure available
News from Hurco Europe (14 November 2007)
Five-axis vertical machining centre is affordable
Offering simultaneous 5-axis machining at an affordable price, a vertical machining centre gives maximum versatility, as the trunnion table can be quickly, and easily, removed for 3-axis work. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 8 November 2007)
Five-axis machining produces complex parts
Direct drive, rotary torque tables on the latest 5-axis machining centres give fast and responsive 3+2 (positional) or simultaneous, highly accurate 5-axis machining.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 1 November 2007)
Machining centres offer precise 5-axis milling
Latest additions to a range of precise, rigid, 5-axis horizontal machining centres now include two additional models for machining of smaller workpieces at high productivity rates.
News from DMG (UK) (27 September 2007)
Subcontractor moves into 5-axis machining
User application article UK subcontact machine shop has moved into 5-axis machining for high precision, small batch jobs for the aerospace, defence and motorsport industries.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (30 August 2007)
Five-axis twin-spindle VMC has high output
The aerospace industry wants more 5-axis production machining output, which is why a German machine tool builder has introduced a twin-spindle, 5-axis vertical and horizontal machining centres. Brochure available
News from Emag UK (29 August 2007)
Subcontractor adds on 5-axis die machining
User application article One often hears of troubled mould and die makers diversifying into subcontracting, but not so often does a successful subcontractor add on a 5-axis machining centre to do mould and die work.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 2 August 2007)
Five-axis VMC machines in one set-up
A 5-axis vertical machining centre will demonstrate five-sides machining at EMO 2007, using simultaneous five-axis tool positioning and the combination of multiple operations into a single cycle. Brochure available
News from Dugard (31 July 2007)
VMC integrates with vertical turning
A precise vertical machining centre incorporates a direct drive table to the C-axis to rotate the 400mm diameter pallet - integrating turning with full 5-axis interpolation for milling and drilling.
News from 600 Centre (31 July 2007)
Bridge miller offers affordable 5-axis machining
User application article The programmable head on a bridge type CNC milling centre gives a subcontractor simultaneous 5-axis machining, using all of the machine's working envelope and at a very affordable price. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (26 June 2007)
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