
Turning Centers handle complex multitasking operations.
Equipped with dual wound spindle motors, Models GS 200 MSY and GS 250 MSY feature max power rating of 30 hp and max speed of 4,500 rpm and 3,500 rpm, respectively. Model GS 200 MSY has 10 in. chuck and max bar capacity of 2.56 in., while Model GS 250 MSY includes 8 in. chuck and 3.07 in. max bar capacity. Both feature 30-
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North Carolina Shop Adds Direct-Drive Rotary System For Speed And Accuracy to Reduce Cycle Time By 30%...
Mike Langlois, owner of Aero Precision Machine, in Julian North Carolina owned and operated his first lathe when he was thirteen years old. He was making his own model airplane parts to keep the motors running at higher horsepower and rpm, and even selling them internationally to other model airplane enthusiasts. He eventually ended up getting a pilots license and buying an early model...
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Abrasive Grinding Center optimizes interrupted cuts.
Equipped with hydraulic part holding and tailstock, MAX-TEK STC-400 enables machining of difficult interrupted cut components, such as centrifugal pump and compressor impellers up to 25 in. dia. Machine features 50 hp main spindle with speeds up to 12,000 rpm. Utilizing grinding wheels up to 20 in. dia, MAX-TEK STC-400 provides X-axis travel of 13.9 in. and Z-axis travel of 20 in. Linear...
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Turning Center targets general engineering industry.
With pre-loaded attachments and accessories, Sigma 20 Pursuit sliding headstock turning center can turn parts ranging from simple to moderately complex. It has 3 double live spindles for total of 6 axes for cross milling front/back, and accommodates 8-16 front and 8 backworking tools. Unit offers 1-piece core motor direct drive spindles, 5/8 in. tool shanks, 7 hp drive, synchronous rotary guide...
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CNC Lathe provides multi-tasking capacity.
Built on box slant bed with thermo-friendly design, Model LB3000EX SPACE TURN CNC Lathe achieves machining dimensional change over time of less than 5 -µm. It features compact PREX motor, has 16.14 in. max machining diameter, and max machining length of 19.69 in. Up to 10 pairs of NC tailstock positions can be set, enabling continuous machining of workpieces with 10 different lengths without...
Read More »Record Year for Star Sliding-Head Lathes in Europe
Figures just released show that sales of new Star CNC mill-turning centres in Europe was well into four figures during 2007. It makes Star the leader in the sliding-headstock lathe sector by such a large margin that its sales are not far short of the total machines delivered by the second- and third-placed sliding-head lathe suppliers put together. The information was collated from western...
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New Lathes, Machining Centres and Control Software from Hurco
Turning New lathes with driven tooling will be launched, designated TMM8 and TMM10, to complement the company's existing turning machine range. The latter model will be on show. In addition to having standard 2-axis turning capability, the machines are able to incorporate live cutters in each of the 12 VDI tool positions. Driven tool power and speed are up to 7 kW (peak) and 5,000 rpm...
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Mori Seiki Features Innovative Lineup at WESTEC 2008
Chicago, Illinois, February 14, 2008 - Mori Seiki will showcase the best of its innovative machining solutions at WESTEC 2008 from March 31 - April 3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA. The industry leader in cutting edge machine technology will feature the NZ2000 T3Y3, the world's first multi-axis machine manufactured with three turrets each containing a built-in milling...
Read More »INDEX to Launch Kinematic Lathes with Industry-Leading Rigidity and Is Offering a Demonstration Video on a Free Memory Stick
The higher the resonant frequency (RF) of a machine tool's structure, the greater its inherent stiffness and the more difficult it is for machining forces to induce vibration. With this in mind, German CNC lathe builder, INDEX, has redesigned its patented SpeedLine C-type mill-turning centres to increase their RF above that of all other lathes on the market, including existing models in its own...
Read More »Turning Centers suit high-volume electronic parts production.
Maier MLK 125 Linear Automatic Series of Swiss-type turning centers features 1,600 ipm rapids in all axes and can accelerate up to 2 G. Powered by built-in 2.2 kW, 3 hp motors, main and opposed spindles offer both C-axis indexing of .001-
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560 and 572 Series IP67 Waterproof Inline Plug and Socket Connectors with Shock and Vibration Resistance
EDAC's new line of IP67 waterproof plug and socket connectors represent the cutting edge of waterproof connection technology. Part of the 560 and 572 series of connectors, they utilize innovative design concepts to deliver a level of performance and value that is unmatched in the industry. See our video to learn more.
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