A new line of live tools for turret-lathe applications overcome the duty-cycle limitations of standard tools. Unlike existing tools that are restricted to limited run time due to frictional heating of ...
CMZ has strengthened its market presence by offering a wide range of multi-turret lathes for precision turning and high production. Regardless of the size of the parts or the machining needs, ...
Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...
As live tooling becomes more popular for CNC turning centers, the use of tooling with sealed bearings is becoming a challenge for shops that produce components in high volumes, or with lengthy cycle ...
The basic engine lathe, one of the most widely used machine tools, is very versatile when used by a skilled machinist. However, it is not particularly efficient when many identical parts must be ...
The shop now has two, this Takisawa TM-4000Y2 twin-spindle, twin-turret lathe (nicknamed “the Beast”), and a Takisawa TS-4000YS twin-spindle, single-turret lathe (“Baby Shark”) that, for the right ...
Grasping the mysteries of metalcutting machinery eases once you understand the terminology that tends to mislead. For example, industry often refers to the entire machine itself as the “machine tool.” ...
If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...
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