Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Videos • June 15, 2008

Short Cycle Time

Daniel Dean, national sales manager for Tsugami USA, explains the features of the Tsugami newest Swiss-turn machine, the SS32, during a brief demonstration captured on video during EASTEC 2008 by Cutting Tool Engineering. The Swiss-turn machine offers 32mm capacity, as well as a unique modular tool zone, increased capability over previous gang type models, and a roomier tool zone for easier setup, Dean reports in this 4 minute and 38 second video report.

Videos • June 15, 2008

Seeing Double

Captured on video at EASTEC 2008, the Milltronics TT24 uses an integrated twin table machining center that Sales Engineer Craig Fostersays will keep CNC operators busy. Foster takes the CTE Plus video crew on a 3 minute and 15 second tour and demonstration of the TT24. The system features a fully integrated twin pallet machine with a unique design requiring no pallet removal, an inline spindle design—24 hp standard—and conversational programming with the Milltronics Centurion control.

Articles • April 1, 2008

Staying Sharp

Staying Sharp, Manager's Desk, Back to Basics, Machine Technology, Shop Operations, Part Time, Ask the Grinding Doc

Articles • March 1, 2008 • Joseph Hazelton

Safeguarding Spindles

Parts manufacturers can keep chips flying and maintain part accuracy by protecting their spindles against misuse, thermal expansion, collisions and penetration by coolant and metallic dust.

Articles • February 1, 2008

Staying Sharp February 2008

Staying Sharp, Manager's Desk, Back to Basics, Shop Operations, Machine Technology, Part Time, Ask the Grinding Doc

Articles • December 1, 2007

Modern Maintenance

New machine tool maintenance products and services focus on uptime.

Articles • December 1, 2007 • Bill Kennedy

Light-Heavyweight Machining

Machine tool requirements for cutting large, lightweight titanium parts. Machining centers fulfill demand for heavyweight machining of difficult-to-cut, lightweight workpieces.

Videos • November 15, 2007

5-axis micromachining

The new 5-axis micromachining center from AtometricInc. generated some welcome excitement at shows like the recent Medical Design & Manufacturing event in Minneapolis, Minn. Learn more about the company and its new machine in this special MICROmanufacturing report.

Articles • October 1, 2007 • Joseph Hazelton

Precision on the Table

Going beyond a rotary table's specs to ensure accurate machining.

Articles • September 1, 2007 • Alan Richter

Convertible Swiss

Benefits of a sliding-headstock machine with no guide bushing.

Articles • August 1, 2007 • Joseph Hazelton

Automation Accessories

Machine accessories for lights-out production.

Articles • August 1, 2007

Rock Solid

Special plant for building ultraprecise machine tools.