How to resolve AdBlock issue? Compact 5-sided machining
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- October 30, 2020
Click image to enlargeThe MCR-A5CII high-speed double column machining centre from Okuma has compact auto-loading/unloading attachments for true five-sided machining in a compact footprint.
The solid double column construction ensures greater rigidity and closer tolerances, making this machine well-suited for general parts and rapid die and mould jobs.
It’s available in 15 configurations with different columns and table travel from 20-in. x 30-in. to 35-in. by 120-in. with a vertical travel of 25.59-in.
The high power main spindle offers 10,000 rpm speed and up to 40 hp, with a traverse rate of X: 98.43 fpm, Y: 98.43 fpm and Z: 65.62 fpm.
Prima Power Laserdyne has introduced SmartPerf, an application for programming and laser drilling of simple to complex patterns of holes in linear and cylindrical paths in 2D and 3D parts.
Amada Miyachi America Inc. has introduced the new ML-5120A 120-watt direct diode laser (DDL) welder for soldering and plastic welding.
References to Henry Ford, Greek philosopher Socrates’s Socratic method of teaching and kinesthetic learning are not likely what you expect to hear when it comes to skills training, but that’s the kind of language Don Graham, education and technical services manager at Seco Tools, uses when describing teaching students in the metalworking industry.
Renishaw has launched a new line of modular metrology fixtures for use on CMMs, Equator gauging systems and multi-sensor inspection systems.
The scope of autonomous gripping technology is expanding beyond rigidly defined operations to embrace the flexibility and autonomy required for the next generation of smart factories.
Four new higher-power models have been added to the LF Series family of fibre laser welders from Amada Miyachi America.
CGTech has released version 9.2 of its Vericut CNC machine simulation, verification, and optimization software.
Mazak's VC-500 AM next generation hybrid machine combines five axis and additive manufacturing technologies. The machine made its debut at IMTS 2016 in Chicago, IL.
by Michael Ouellette
For an Ottawa job shop with an uncertain future in the pandemic, having the right machines on the floor saved the day, and the company.
Walter has expanded its milling program with additions that allow the universal, square system inserts of its M4000 milling line to be used in its F2010 program.
Ferro Technique has expanded its sales force with the promotion of Roger Jeffries, sales manager, and the addition of Wayne Felker, regional sales representative.
by Mary Scianna
The Problem: Staying competitive
The Solution: Purchasing machining cell automation
