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With the continuing evolution of machining requirements to satisfy new aircraft and power generation production needs, Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. has released several new 4- and 5-axis machining centers.
50-Taper EC-1600
s the aerospace, automotive, and mold-and-die industries trend toward monolithic components and large structures, there is a growing need for large-travel machining centers. To accommodate large-volume machining, Haas Automation Inc. has expanded the capacity of its EC-1600 horizontal machining center with an additional 10" of Y-axis travel.
UPV Series
Makino announces the release of the UPV-3 and UPV-5 wire EDM with an oil-based dielectric fluid system for high-accuracy machining of hardened materials and mirror-like surface finishing capabilities.
GEA1200
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has developed a new GEA Series of gear hobbing machines capable of processing large workpieces.
HPM 1200 HD
GF AgieCharmilles' HPM 1200 HD is a dynamic, three axis machining center that offers high performance milling and spindle speeds up to 20,000 rpm.
CUT 1000 OilTech
GF AgieCharmilles' new CUT 1000 OilTech wire EDM makes surface protection a priority.
M85
Based on their flagship, M8 high-speed machining center, Datron Dynamics Inc. has introduced the M85, featuring a 30,000 RPM spindle.
Limit the bending moment: General Industry Coverage
Machine Technology column for April 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
High performance in a small package
END USER: Precision Technologies Inc., (978) 649-8715, www.precision-techno.com. CHALLENGE: Boost feed rate when milling tiny slots. SOLUTION: Variable-helix miniature endmill. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Harvey Tool Co. LLC, (800) 645-5609, www.harveytool.com.
A world class act: General Industry Coverage
END USER: Specialty Saw Inc., (860) 658-4419, www.specialtysaw.com; CHALLENGE: Increase the size of the saws it manufactures and resharpens while reducing turnaround time. SOLUTION: Two saw grinding machines. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Vollmer of America Corp., (412) 278-0655, www.vollmer-us.com
Breaking the beam: Tool Presetting
The benefits of performing tool breakage detection with a noncontact, laser-mounted monitoring system.
