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Milling, boring and routing machines - manual and CNC
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UK mould maker invests in milling/EDM
User application article Precision Moulds and Tools Services has invested in one new VCP 800W Duro EDM and four new HSM 800 high-speed milling machines supplied by GF AgieCharmilles.
News from Agie Charmilles (12 May 2008)
Robotic routing reduces car kit trim time by 95%
User application article KMT Robotic Solutions said that a robotic routing system has helped a component car kit manufacturer to improve part quality by over 200% and reduce trim time by more than 95%. Brochure available
News from KMT Robotic Solutions (17 April 2008)
DMG redefines high-speed CNC multi-axis milling
DMG has configured a future-oriented and 'homogeneous' high speed metal cutting machine range for all workpiece dimensions, without any compromises during the machining process.
News from DMG (UK) ( 7 April 2008)
Milling machine cuts aluminium plate faster
A CNC 3-axis aluminium plate milling system offers high performance cutting with small tools, high spindle speeds and minimum current consumption.
News from Datron-Electronic (26 March 2008)
Manual/CNC turret mill and lathe bring flexibility
User application article In a steady replacement of its second-hand machine tools, a growing subcontracting operation has invested in manual.CNC turret mill and lathe for small batch work to free up its VMCs. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (21 February 2008)
Five-axis machine drills and routs aluminium
An advanced 5-axis profile machine centre will be shown at MACH 2008 and is capable of drilling, routing, tapping, cutting and notching in aluminium and steel.
News from Elumatec UK (15 January 2008)
Compact CNC millers pass office doorways
Very compact CNC milling machines re small enough to fit through a 914 mm doorway, and can easily be moved with a pallet jack or equipment dolly.
News from Haas Automation ( 4 January 2008)
CNC machine improves prototypes costing
User application article A prototyping company, not satisfied with more traditional processes, now machines solid models using a PC-driven CNC router to work wood, plastics, MDF, and non-ferrous metals.
News from Micromech ( 3 December 2007)
Compact CNC milling machine is universal
A very compact universal CNC 3-axis milling machine for general machining is being offered at an unrivalled price-performance ratio, selling for under EUR 50,000.
News from HK Technologies ( 7 November 2007)
Turret millers redefine 'low-cost CNC' meaning
For machine shops wishing to make their first cost-effective first step into CNC prismatic machining, a machine tool company is offering a 3HP/4,200 rev/min milling machine from GBP 10,000. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 7 November 2007)
Reliability record determines machine tool choice
User application article For its training centre, a specialised subcontractor chose new manual and CNC machine tools based on their reliability record and their suitability for training and health and safety requirements. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 6 November 2007)
CNC machine tools for training
User application article XYZ Machine Tools has supplied three new CNC machines tools to Sunderland Engineering Training Association for the apprentice training requirements of local engineering and manufacturing companies. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 8 October 2007)
Turet mill operates as manual and CNC
Operating in manual or CNC mode a low-cost, high specification turret millis claimed to offer an unbeatable cost-to-performance ratio.
News from Braithwaite Re-Build (10 August 2007)
CNC universal miller offers high performance
Said to be highly economical for machining small batch sizes down to one-offs, the price to performance ratio of a CNC universal milling machine is quite exceptional.
News from DMG (UK) (26 April 2007)
Precision engineers invest in 5-axis milling
User application article For an orthopaedic instrument manufacturer and precision engineer, two CNC 5-axis milling machines have reduced lead times, increases production capacity and reduce set-up time by up to 50%.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 2 April 2007)
High-speed 3-axis machining centres are precise
Two new models of high performance 3-axis milling machines are aimed at precision manufacturers in aerospace, medical, motor sport and general precision.
News from Mikron (21 March 2007)
High speed/performance milling machines bought
User application article Mould and toolmaker has acquired high-speed and high-performance 5-axis milling machines to increase its productivity and maintain ia competitive advantage.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 6 March 2007)
Compact CNC milling machine is under US$7,000
More compact and inexpensive than traditional milling machines, a machine with the same strength, power, and accuracy to cut high-performance alloys is priced at only US$6,800.
News from Tormach, LLC (25 January 2007)
Open days help machine tools through target
At the conclusion of a successful series of open days held at its showrooms, XYZ Machine Tools looks set to exceed this year's GBP17 million turnover target. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 7 December 2006)
Manual/CNC turret miller improves output
User application article Machining for pumps was done on an old manual vertical miller, said a young subcontractor, who recently transferred the work to a new, more productive, CNC turret miller. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (20 November 2006)
Tool manufacturing with CNC machine tools
User application article Metaltech Precision claims to be one of the largest, and possibly the most versatile, metalworking sub-contractors in England's West Country. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (26 October 2006)
'Smart' solutions offered for low volume machining
Machine tool supplier has produced a DVD containing 'smart solutions for low volume production' exampling the use of amanual and CNC lathes, miling machines and machining centres. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 October 2006)
Advanced CNC millers improve mould flexibility
User application article A UK injection mould tool specialist has recently invested in a high-speed milling machine and a high-performance milling machine to increase capacity and overall manufacturing flexibility.
News from Agie Charmilles (28 September 2006)
CNC machining improves harmonica quality
User application article Harmonica manufacturer said it effected an immediate improvement in component quality, because close tolerance CNC machining gives total control of the volume of air in the product. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (25 August 2006)
Universal millers have 100% better dynamics
CNC universal milling machines provide 100% better dynamics, 30% faster rotary axes (200% on the 5-axis version) and 25% shorter chip-to-chip times coupled with a B-axis swivel movement.
News from DMG (UK) (18 August 2006)
Mechanical locking drawbars up milling output
Automatic or mechanical PowerLock drawbars greatly improve knee-type milling machine output by reducing tool change time up to 75% so operators pend less time changing tools. Brochure available
News from Kurt Manufacturing, Electronics Division (26 July 2006)
Portal milling machine uses linear axes drives
A portal milling machine with linear drive achieves extremely high chip volumes/time of up to 4500cm3/min in aluminiumusing feedrates of up to 60m/min and spindle speeds up to 35,000 rev/min.
News from Zimmermann (26 July 2006)
High speed routers machine car bodies
User application article Four high cutting speed routing systems are producing interior components for a sports car manufacturer by triming edges and forming holes and slots in a wide range of polymeric materials. Brochure available
News from KMT Cutting Systems (24 July 2006)
Toolroom CNC miller has larger travels
A versatile CNC milling machine combines the functionality and simplicity of a manual milling machine with the power and flexibility of CNC suits toolrooms and shops transitioning to CNC.
News from Haas Automation ( 3 July 2006)
CNC production miller is low-cost, dependable
Toolroom CNC milling machine is low-cost, has many standard features that make it well suited for the production environment with faster speeds, an automatic tool changer and full enclosure.
News from Haas Automation ( 3 July 2006)
Machine tools and ancillary equipment in catalogue
The complete range of machine tools and ancillary equipment distributed by XYZ Machine Tools is highlighted in the Burlescombe, Devon company's new Product Range 2006-2007 brochure. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (12 June 2006)
Machine tool deals and enquiries raised
A 60 per cent increase in enquiry numbers compared with the previous MACH was experienced by XYZ Machine Tools. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (31 May 2006)
Compact 'mini-mill' CNC miller/borer introduced
A smaller version of an existing 'mini-mill' CNC vertical machining centre has a solid cast construction and is designed for medium to large batch production or where many tool changes are used. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (29 May 2006)
Manual/CNC toolroom miller introduced
Toolroom milling machine combines the simplicity of a manual mill with the power and flexibility of an easy-to-use CNC system in an affordable machine that offers a competitive advantage.
News from Haas Automation (26 May 2006)
Toolroom milling machine combines manual/CNC
Larger toolroom milling machine combines the functionality and simplicity of a manual mill with the power and flexibility of CNC and will free up existing machine tools for more work.
News from Haas Automation (26 May 2006)
CNC milling machines are 'office size'
Ultra-compact CNC milling machines will fit through a 36in (1m) doorway, can be moved with a pallet jack, can be rolled from one location to another and run on single-phase, 240V AC.
News from Haas Automation (26 May 2006)
Tough, hard railroad steels production machined
User application article Railroad switches (points) maker sought very rigid, long table machine to mill Grade A rail steel, which, at 260BHN is tough and a German machining centre gave best tool life:metal removal ratio. Brochure available
News from Dugard ( 5 April 2006)
Dynamic 5-axis CNC miller has swivelling head
Highly dynamic 5-axis, CNC milling machine has a swivelling 2-axis 'twist' head and a positioning precision of +/-2.5 sec of arc and repeatability of +/-1 sec of arc.
News from Nicolas Correa (20 March 2006)
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