CNC Machining Centers (Vertical, Horizontal)

Reduce setup and up your precision with an all-in-one solution: ANCA's TapX CNC tap grinder.

The VMT-1000+Y vertical mill/turn center eliminates the need for multiple setups.

Ease of programming attracts machine shop to Mazak VMC

Kirk Stewart, the chief strategy officer and general manager of sales for SW North America Inc., provides a brief demo of the company's W08-12 machine featuring linear motors, two worktables and a position tolerance of 0.006 mm.

Kimberly Carroll, Makino Inc.'s director of marketing, showcases an interactive digital experience that allowed the company to display its entire fleet of machines at IMTS 2022.

Zachary Hewes, a Marubeni Citizen-Cincom applications engineer, chats with a booth visitor about the company's Miyano BNA-42SY5 machine.

ANCA USA General Manager Russell Riddiford visits with various ANCA experts during IMTS 2022 to discuss several of the machines on display, including the new ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS).

To increase the stiffness of the C-axis, the MX7 ULTRA combines developments to the nanometer or micro degree resolution in the linear and rotary axis, tuning parameters, several system enhancements, and major mechanical changes.

There are different reasons for rebuilding rather than replacing machines.

The FX5, with the new 12kW spindle delivers increased productivity up to a diameter of 10mm. At 19kW, the new high-powered spindle option can enhance productivity further for tools up to 12mm and above. The high-powered spindle option on FX5 matches the grinding spindle fitted to the FX7 machine with 6-wheel packs, suited for a more industrial environment.

Compared to mechanical, roller or ball bearing based linear stages and rotary stages, air bearings are friction free and wear free and generate no particles during operation, making them clean-room compatible and ideal for dynamic, 24/7 duty cycle automation applications. In an air bearing stage, the moving platform glides on a thin film of air. This principle also is responsible for the surface averaging effect that significantly improves geometric performance such as straightness and flatness in linear motion applications while reducing runout and wobble in rotary tables.

The machine places 128 spindles precisely and very close to center. A unique gearless drive is key to making it happen, not only getting each spindle as close as possible, but ensuring rigid performance to avoid backlash. The result is high-quality threads with no lag or out of tolerance thread forms due to gear train play that can occur using a geared head.