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    The Timken Co.
    Timken roller bearings.
    Machining / Cutting

    Configuring Roller Bearings for High-Speed Machine Tool Spindles

    Dec. 18, 2024
    Learn to understand common tapered-roller bearing configurations for spindles, and the guidelines for designing a high-speed machine tool spindle with precision-class TRBs.
    FANUC America
    The α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 vertical machining center features a larger table, shorter drilling, and tapping cycles as well as more tools coupled with faster tool changes.
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    A New Era in Vertical Machining

    Sept. 26, 2024
    The new RoboDrill α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 is designed for a range of machining tasks, notably for large workpieces, in the space-saving footprint.
    HELLER
    The rack-type magazines, designed for HSK-A 100 tools with storage capacities of 200, 260, and 340 tools, are no longer than 7,000 mm. They provide 489 storage positions for HSK-A 63 tools. The space-saving arrangement allows a high packing density.
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    Redesigned HMC with New Tool Magazine

    Sept. 25, 2024
    The F 5000 five-axis machine has a compact footprint, redesigned swivel heads and integrated motor spindles, with a 100-tool interface as standard.
    Romberi | Dreamstime
    Operator at the control panel of a high-precision CNC machining center.
    News

    Another Big Drop in Machine Tool Orders

    Sept. 13, 2024
    Demand for new capital equipment fell almost 20% from June to July, and order cancellations are gaining significance as a factor in measuring the overall market.
    Tormach
    Through-spindle coolant kit for the Tormach 1500MX CNC mill.
    Machining / Cutting

    TSC, Mist Collection Boost Efficiency

    Sept. 5, 2024
    Two accessory options for Tormach’s three-axis 1500MX offer cooling that enhances tool life and performance during deep drilling and milling, and capture/filtration of coolant...

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    EMAG GmbH
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    Automation and Robotics

    Vertical Turning is Growing, Gaining Flexibility

    Aug. 14, 2024
    A mid-sized shop is producing up to 80,000 differential and planetary gears per month thanks to clever selection of machinery and robotics, with quality control in place to ensure...
    UNISIG
    The new operating system, featured on UNISIG’s UNE6-2i-750-CR small-diameter gundrilling machine, streamlines set-up for dozens of different part-handling combinations to reduce new-part set-up times by 80% or more.
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    New OS Streamlines HMI-Robot Interface

    Aug. 14, 2024
    Significantly improved communication between a machine’s HMI and robotic controller means coding and data for gundrilling operations and part handling are stored together for ...
    Bolb Inc.
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    Reduced Metalworking Fluid Management Costs

    Aug. 8, 2024
    The new UVC module extends the service life of metalworking fluids for CNC machining operations, reducing MWF cost and improving worker health and safety.
    GF Machining Solutions
    New Products

    Next-Generation Wire EDM

    Aug. 7, 2024
    The CUT S 400 Dedicated gives manufacturers the flexibility to create the complete range of popular jet aircraft engine disk diameter sizes with one machine.