GF AgieCharmilles Features Simultaneous 5-Axis Machining at WESTEC

GF AgieCharmilles Features Simultaneous 5-Axis Machining at WESTEC

Lincolnshire, Illinois, February 18, 2009- GF AgieCharmilles will showcase its latest milling and wire and die-sinking EDM innovations at WESTEC 2009. Among the products featured in booth #2900 is GF AgieCharmilles' Mikron HSM 400U, which provides 5-axis simultaneous high-speed machining in a compact footprint. GF AgieCharmilles' metalcutting solutions will be on display from March 30 - April 2...

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MAG to Expand Vertical Machining Center Product Range and Production, Aiming to Shorten Delivery Times from Optimized Manufacturing Center

(January 6, 2009) Largest U.S. based machine tool company to develop larger range of vertical machining centers, optimize production sites and expand support staff and inventory at Southern California facility Erlanger, KY, January 6, 2009 - MAG Industrial Automation Systems, one of the world's largest machine tool and factory automation companies, is vigorously addressing the unprecedented...

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SMS VMC is optimized for precision and speed.

SMS VMC is optimized for precision and speed.

Featuring 1,000 x 520 x 505 mm X/Y/Z axes and dimensions of 2,800 x 2,185 x 3,000 mm, SMS SMV-40 Series can be used for precision die/mold work as well as mixed-volume, short-run operations or dedicated high-volume production. Table, equipped with 5 table T slots, measures 1,150 x 520 mm and has max load of 500 kg. Rapid traverse rates are 60 m/min in X and Z axes and 30 m/min for Y axis, all...

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New State of the Art Machining Center

Acquired to enhance both tool building and production CNC capabilities. St. Louis, Missouri -- February 19, 2009 - Bachman Machine Company announces the acquisition of its latest machining center to be added to its precision CNC machining facility located in St. Louis, Missouri. The YCM DCV Series 4025 Advanced CNC Double Column Vertical Machining Center adds additional accuracy, rigidity and...

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Extra-Large VMC is designed to handle monolithic parts.

Extra-Large VMC is designed to handle monolithic parts.

With travels of 150 x 32 x 30 in. (XYZ) and 150 x 28 in. T-slot table, VF-12 accommodates large-volume machining requirements of aerospace, automotive, and mold/die industries. VMC comes in 40- and 50-taper configurations, with spindle speeds to 10,000 rpm, and is constructed to provide consistent repeatability. Standard equipment includes side-mount tool changer, chip auger system, programmable...

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Mazak Invites Customers to Open House Event in Southwest Region

Mazak to introduce new turning machine ideal for energy manufacturers Florence, Kentucky, February 26, 2009 - Mazak customers are cordially invited to attend an Open House at the company's Southwest Headquarters and Energy Services Technology Center on February 10 and 11, 2009. The Houston-based facility is one of eight Technology Centers in North America and thirty-three around the globe. Open...

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OMAX-® to Demonstrate Innovative Metalcutting Solutions at WESTEC

OMAX-® to Demonstrate Innovative Metalcutting Solutions at WESTEC

Kent, Washington, February 12, 2009 - OMAX will showcase two industry leading precision abrasive waterjet systems at WESTEC 2009. The 60120 JetMachiningÂ-® Center will be on display alongside the 5555 JetMachining Center in booth 2832 from March 30- April 2 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. OMAX's 60120 JetMachining Center is one of the most recent additions to the...

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Machining Centers offer traction drive technology.

Machining Centers offer traction drive technology.

JetMachiningÂ-® Centers are available with closed-loop Intelli-TRAXÂ-®, which optimizes traverse speeds to reduce throughput times when machining multiple and nested parts. Mechanical force needed to produce motion is obtained from friction wheel pressed tightly against rail and is controlled by operator. Linear encoder positioning system, featuring sensor with 1 Â-µm resolution,...

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