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United Grinding’s Walter Helitronic Power Series tool-grinding machines.

Machining / Cutting

United Grinding Acquires GF Machining Solutions

Nov. 6, 2024

The SmartReach Comau incorporates a linear X axis, reinforced rotary axes with double encoders, and other specifically designed features in order to achieve “high-end CNC level performance.”

Machining / Cutting

5-Axis Machining for Large Parts

Oct. 16, 2024

Scalable digital twin offerings from DMG Mori allow customers to determine individually the scope of a required simulation, and purchase the corresponding packages.

Automation and Robotics

Expanding the Digital Machining Ecosystem

Oct. 9, 2024

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.

New Products

A New Era in Vertical Machining

Sept. 26, 2024

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.

New Products

Redesigned HMC with New Tool Magazine

Sept. 25, 2024

Operator at the control panel of a high-precision CNC machining center.

News

Another Big Drop in Machine Tool Orders

Sept. 13, 2024

Through-spindle coolant kit for the Tormach 1500MX CNC mill.

Machining / Cutting

TSC, Mist Collection Boost Efficiency

Sept. 5, 2024

Mazak’s SmartBox 2.0 is a comprehensive device that integrates advanced communication protocols and edge computing to enhance productivity and security, ensuring safe data export from machines to factory networks.

Automation and Robotics

Enhanced Machine-to-Network Connectivity

Sept. 4, 2024

The Mazak HQR 200/3 NEO (shown) and the HQR 250/3 NEO have two spindles and three turrets, for Done In One part processing and high-volume throughput in single set-ups.

New Products

Multi-Tasking Turning with New Control Technology

Aug. 28, 2024

Machining / Cutting

MidYear Report on New CNC Machines and Machining Technology

July 3, 2019

The updates, the improvements, new models and new technologies for cutting, grinding, milling/turning, and more is a never-ending show

American Machinist Staff

It may seem that machine tool builders save their big announcements for big events — like IMTS or EMO in Hanover. But, the updates, the improvements, and the new models and new technologies for cutting, grinding, milling/turning, and even EDM processing of parts never really ends. Following here, a selection of new CNC machine tools introduced by major designer/builders in recent months.