a71nx Horizontal Machining Center The a71nx is a 500mm, 50-taper production horizontal machining center. The a71nx shares the key nx family machine technologies that take part productivity, accuracy and machine reliability to the next level. Robust casting design and large roller-type linear guides...
Presenter: William Howard - VMC Product Line Manager 5-axis machining and automation are two of the driving trends in Vertical Machining Centers today. It's easy to understand why. Individually, each of these components lead to improvements in utilization, quality and productivity. What happens...
Justifying a large investment can be difficult in today's world of throw-away electronics and disposable everything. People aren't used to products that are truly reliable, perform as they're designed to for years, and outlast even newer, more technologically advanced ones. SUSTAINED...
THE CHALLENGE Ansco Machine Company of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, is a full-service contract machine shop that specializes in milling and turning. The company produces hydraulics, press rings, steel mill components and automation/motion control components. It works with high-volume production...
Presenter: Jay Riendeau - Product Manager What would increase your shop’s productivity? The DA500 is the latest release in our lineup of vertical machines. High performance 5 axis machining, combined with turning capability and automation, is the key to agile, efficient production. We’ll...
Presenters: Mike Boyd - Application Engineering Leader Darren Harville - Market Segment Manager A smart machine tool will determine when it’s safe to rotate the B-axis faster and save precious cycle time. In this session, Inertia Active Control (IAC) will be explained and demonstrated on a...
THE CHALLENGE As aircraft OEMs search for new ways to simplify the supply chain, they depend on high-performing, vertically integrated suppliers. The Alcoa Titanium & Engineered Products (ATEP) division facility in Laval, Quebec, Canada, works to continuously improve and leverage...