Wall Colmonoy Acquires New Wire EDM From Sodick
The company will use the new wire EDM machine to increase capacity, improve cycle times, achieve tighter tolerances and improve surface finishes.
Mitsui Seiki's Compact VMC Offers High-Precision Milling
The VL30 series is designed to machines high-precision mold inserts for medical, packaging, industrial and aerospace applications.
Translating a Prototyping Mindset to Production
The experimental mindset that benefited BDE Manufacturing Technologies as a prototype job shop has given it an adaptable edge as a production facility.
Vollmer's Grinding Machine Features Double-Spindle Design
Eastec 2023: VGrinds are said to be suitable for machining rotary tools made from carbide, such as drills, milling cutters or reamers.
Nidec Double-Column Machining Center Reduces Non-Cutting Time
Powered by electricity, MV12BxII is designed for a diverse range of production environments, from high-precision surface machining to general parts machining
Unisig's Automated Drilling Machines Adapt to Shop Needs
Eastec 2023: Unisig’s automation encompasses specialized solutions to fit the needs of particular production demands, applications or facilities.
Shop Replaces Two Verticals With One Horizontal
By trading two VMCs in to help finance the purchase of a new HMC, this shop was able to significantly increase production and move to lights-out machining.
Tsugami America Lathe Enables Simultaneous Machining
Eastec 2023: The BW129Z Swiss-type lathe uses a three-path control system and dual independent-gang slides to reduce cycle time and produce complex parts quickly.
ANCA Machine Advances Cutting Tool Production
Eastec 2023: The MX7 Ultra combines new software, hardware and design features to make advances in surface finish, accuracy and controlled runout.
Hypertherm Associates Software Supports Waterjet Cutting
ProNest LT will support virtually any make or model of a waterjet machine, enabling users to insert the nesting component into their existing workflow.