What is high-speed machining?
Machine Technology column for the July 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Operation / Process
Machining
180,000-position A-axis tilt spindle
MAG adds a new 6,000 rpm/ 46 kW (61.6 hp) tilt spindle to an all-around 10,000 rpm/ 56 kW (75 hp) spindle, high-speed 24,000 rpm spindle, high-torque 2600 Nm (1918 ft lb) spindle and two live spindles (110 or 130mm diameter) as headstock options.
HPLC Series
Techno Inc. introduces the New HPLC CNC Plasma Cutter Series, a low cost, operator-friendly machine, designed for small to mid-sized shops that wish to bring their manual plasma process to a new level.
FMB Line
Pat Mooney Inc., The Saw Company announces a new addition to its FMB line of automatic band saws, the Pegasus CNC.
The I-Mark I-Series
The I-Mark I-Series dot-peen marking system from Columbia Marking Tools comes with marking head, system controller, cables and programming software.
Fanuc RoboCut iE
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the new Fanuc RoboCut iE wire EDM series, which have a new power supply for accurate and efficient cutting performance in challenging materials.
Feeler HV, VB and VMP Series
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced FEELER Vertical Machining Centers featuring extensive engineering by Methods, designed to provide users performance and value.
iQ300 Precision Micromachining Center
Makino, Mason, Ohio, in June unveiled the iQ300 Precision Micromachining Center, which incorporates the company's latest advancements in machine and spindle design, and offers 0.005µm-scale feedback for sub-micron accuracy.
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Vertex 750-5X
Mitsui Seiki's "Vertex" line of Vertical Machining Centers got bigger with the addition of a new, larger machine, the Vertex 750-5X.
EDAF Series
Makino introduces their latest Ram EDM machinery, the new EDAF Series, featuring a new mechanical design for increased rigidity and reduced thermal distortion.
Series PL
Han-Kwang USA Inc. announces immediate availability of its new Series PL, specifically Model PL 3015, a long bed, 2D flying optic laser system capable of handling 60" wide x 120" long workpieces.
Model PS 3015
Han-Kwang USA Inc. announces immediate availability of its new Series PS, specifically Model PS 3015, a short gantry, 2D flying optic laser system capable of handling 60" wide x 120" long workpieces.