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Grinding metal on a CNC machine.

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Starrag Heckert
2025-02 PI Starrag Heckert H100
New Products

Larger-Scale Compact Machining

March 19, 2025
The new Heckert H100 offers maximum precision and speed in a minimized space – but still is suitable for large and heavy parts.
United Grinding
United Grinding’s Walter Helitronic Power Series tool-grinding machines.
Machining / Cutting

United Grinding Acquires GF Machining Solutions

Nov. 6, 2024
A strategic reorganization of the Georg Fischer group has landed its precision CNC machine business in the wide portfolio of United Grinding.
Comau
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
A combination of flexibility, stiffness, and accuracy supports one-setup machining of automotive structures, including megacastings, with a high-speed spindle able to reach compound...
Siemens Xcelerator
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
CNC developer and its partners add more scalable offerings for tool condition monitoring and end-to-end digital twinning.
FANUC America
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 new RoboDrill α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 is designed for a range of machining tasks, notably for large workpieces, in the space-saving footprint.

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Mazak HQR 200/3 NEO.
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
Two additions to Mazak’s NEO Series incorporate control functions that gives a clear display of the machines’ three turrets, to simplify programming and operation and ensure process...
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A CNC lathe machine cutting the thread at the metal parts.
Machining / Cutting

Machine Tool Orders Remain Weak

Aug. 23, 2024
German manufacturers reported demand for new machines have declined across all market segments, reaching the lowest level since Q4 2020.
Kent USA
The Kent USA KTM-3VSF CNC w/ MillPwr knee mill has a 3-HP variable speed head and a spindle capable of 60-550-4500 RPM.
Machining / Cutting

Safety-Enhanced CNC Knee Mills

Aug. 15, 2024
Designed with advanced safety and operating features that enhance functional efficiency and precision while improving and ensuring safety for operators of all skill levels.
EMAG GmbH
VTLs at MR Components
Automation and Robotics

Vertical Turning is Growing, Gaining Flexibility

Aug. 14, 2024
A mid-sized shop is producing up to 80,000 differential and planetary gears per month thanks to clever selection of machinery and robotics, with quality control in place to ensure...