Turn/Mill

Multitasking For Small, Complex Parts

According to manufacturer Mazak, the Integrex i-150 provides enhanced, “done-in-one” processing for small, accurate and complex parts. With its compact footprint, the center is suited for medical appliance manufacturers and high-precision component machining involving round, square or angular features. Also, simultaneous five-axis surfacing is possible with minimum operator intervention, the company says.

CNC Lathes Suited For Joint Replacement Components

Lean Manufacturing For The Job Shop

Lean practices are not just for predictable production. Here are the common-sense ways this low-volume job shop has implemented a leaner process.

Versatile CAD/CAM Software Helps Small Shop Excel At Overnight Prototyping

This shop needed a CAD/CAM package with the versatility to take on a wide range of prototyping jobs. MasterCAM X's multitasking capabilities has enabled the shop to turn around a variety of complex parts overnight.

Consider L:D When Choosing A Lathe For Small Parts

Should shops always defer to Swiss-type lathes to process small, long and often complex parts? Not necessarily. As a general rule, a Swiss-type is most appropriate for machining workpieces with L:D ratios of 4 to 1 or greater. Parts with lower L:D ratios may be machined economically on turn-mills.

Sliding Headstock Automatic Lathe With Four Tool Carriers

Vertical Turning Center Features Machining Center Flexibility

Twin-Turret, Swiss-Type Automatic Lathe

CNC Lathes Offer Milling Capability

Let Assembly Be The Inspection

This shop realized single-setup machining on a multitasking turning center, but there was still more efficiency to be found. When all of the part's machining had been consolidated, the shop realized that assembly operations could be performed at the same station as well.