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Absolute Machine Tools Names New Regional Sales Manager
Alex Churbock now handles their machine tool sales in the Western and Southern U.S.
Okuma America Receives Award for Philanthropy
They are the recipient of the 2017 Mayor’s International Community Award for their contributions to higher education.
Improving Lead Time and Reducing Costs at Norwood
To meet market demand for faster delivery of larger and stiffer rotor shafts, the huge WFL M80 mill-turn at Siemens Norwood has a turning, boring and milling unit arm that can perform 20 distinct CNC operations across five axes.
Innovative Multitasking Machining of Complex Parts, Difficult Materials
High speed MU-V Series vertical machining centers and the GENOS L3000-M one-saddle horizontal lathe from Okuma efficiently handle the machining of complex and difficult-to-machine materials for aerospace and die/mold applications.
Ultra-Compact Systems for High Precision Turning, Milling of Small Parts
Ideal for producing small, precision parts for the communications, aerospace, medical, and dental industries, the ultra-compact CL-1 CNC chucker lathe and CM-1 Compact Mill from Haas provide fast chip-to-chip times and short cycle times, with quick setups and good clearance.
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.
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.
Mazak Appoints New Southwest Regional General Manager
Christopher Papke will take over for Dana Scott, who is set to retire.
Mazak Hosts Precision Machining Competition for Students
Over 250 students from 19 high schools in Chicago submitted more than 300 parts machined and completed according to exact specifications.
Okuma Completes Smart Factory
Their advanced Dream Site 2 Parts factory in Japan shortens lead times for parts used in machine tool production and for stocking service inventory.
Okuma Merges Sales and Marketing with New Appointments
Tim Thiessen is their new vice president of sales and marketing, and Annette Carroll is their new director of marketing.
Preci/Mazak Opens Distributor Facility in Mexico
The Queretaro site provides machine tool and automation applications training, service and support geared toward local aerospace and automotive industries.
