Taking a data RISC
The VB53α VMC from OKK USA Corp. offers a variety of features aimed at minimizing vibration and maximizing accuracy.
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Design & Engineering
Fixturing a big ring
Part manufacturer seeks solution to effectively hold a large workpiece on a vertical machining center.
Safe in the JetCam nest
Company finds stable and consistent solution for all of its machines with JetCAM Expert nesting software
5 reasons to upgrade to vit-CBN
Advice is given for switching from conventional vitrified grinding wheels to vitrified CBN when cylindrical grinding.
Lathes to watch
Two state-of-the-art Swiss-style lathes from Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc. are capable of precise cutting.
Designing metal alloys
Massachusetts Institute of Technology research study finds that many alloy combinations previously ruled out as unviable are in fact feasible.
Taking cutters into their own hands
Frustrated with endmill accuracy, company turns to Anca Inc. to help produce unconventional cutters.
CAM software answers the call
Since 1999 Holmatro Inc. has used Esprit CAM software to manufacture hydraulic rescue equipment for emergency responders.
Partnership boosts productivity
Greenleaf and Ohio Crankshaft join forces to enhance throughput when milling locomotive crankshafts
Stainless takes flight
Machining stainless steel for aerospace applications requires cutting tools that are tough, polished and sharp.
Software cuts turnaround time
Walter's Helitronic Tool Studio software combines ease of programming with great flexibility.
Starrag at forefront of ‘growing’ industry
Starrag is a manufacturer high-precision machine tools for milling, turning, boring and grinding workpieces for a variety of industries. Its rigid and robust equipment can also be used for making farming equipment.