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Increased Efficiency in Vertical Machining
The high performance FEELER HV-1100V vertical machining center from Methods Machine Tools uses a rigid design and many innovative features to increase metal removal rates by over 30 percent, achieve exceptional accuracy and machining efficiency, improve workpiece finish, all with less waste.
Ultrafast High Precision Horizontal Machining for Unmanned Operation
With a two-station APC that is automation ready and field expandable up to eight pallets for unmanned operation potential, the compact Mycenter-HX300iG #40 high speed horizontal machining center from Kitamura Machinery elevates finish capabilities and overall cutting tool life to higher levels.
Reliable, Unmanned High Speed Horizontal Machining
With the largest working envelope in its class to handle 800 mm x 1,000 mm parts that weigh up to 750 kg, the high speed H.Plus-504 horizontal machining center from Matsuura Machinery USA is ideal for reliable unmanned operation, high accuracy and exceptionally efficient production.
Next Generation High Speed Turn-Mill Center and Automatic Lathes
The redesigned G200 turn-mill center, next generation ABC machine and MS40C-8 multi-spindle automatic lathe from INDEX offer high performance capabilities with greater productivity in high complexity part processing.
High Speed Laser Texturing of Complex Parts
The AgieCharmilles LASER P 400U laser texturing machine from GF Machining Solutions uses a dual laser head that includes both a fiber nanosecond laser and femtosecond pulsed laser for texturing and nano-scale texturing, along with burr free engraving of surfaces in single part setups.
Ultrafast Laser Cutting of Micro-Features
Ideal for the ablation of electronics, medical, energy storage and industrial parts via drilling, surface texturing, and cutting, the Lightning Bolt 2000 laser system from Preco micro machines highly accurate micro-features on metallic, ceramic and polymer materials.
The Fine Tuning Evolution of Multi-tasking Machines
Think this technology has leveled off? Think again. Some of the latest advancements include integral-motor roller cam-style turrets, 90 deg-configured turrets, enhanced lower turrets, direct-drive milling spindles and servo drilling tailstocks. And that’s not all.
Staying Lean with CAM
Advanced CNC programming software allows this shop to capture business with improved “one and done” efficiencies on their multi-axis equipment, from one-offs to tens of thousands of parts. Their quality and pricing is now so competitive that it is more economical to buy the part locally than pay for shipping.
High Speed Machining
Here are some of the newest advances in high speed machine tools can help shops increase their productivity, add more capacity, and lower their operating costs.
Rebuilding American Manufacturing, One Veteran at a Time
A perfect storm: One million veterans leave the service every five years as a projected two million manufacturing jobs go unfilled in the U.S. over the next decade due to lack of skilled labor. Take a closer look at how veterans are forging new careers in metalworking through Workshops for Warriors – and how manufacturers can put skin in the game with support.
KBC Tools Granted National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
They are granted certification by the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council.
