Automating your manufacturing cell is quickly becoming easier to justify with the advancement of technology and the rising cost of labor. Also, design for flexible change overs is a must in todays automation. The key is pushing your manufacturing cell closer to 24/7. Automation can be as simple as a bar feeder on a turning…

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Most machine tools show off machining easier to machine materials like aluminum or 1018. YASDA likes the difficult road. Seeing the shiny aluminum stringer makes a good photo or video, difficult material shows the sparks. Do you machine Inconel or aluminum? If your answer is “Yes” why would you buy a machine that can only…

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The name FANUC RoboDrill is confusing to many with a 30 taper spindle. FANUC builds this model with a BigPlus spindle, also known as dual contact. The taper is ground but also the flange providing dual contact. Another benefit beyond rigidity, is the finish achieved and longer tool life. Look at the drastic differences between…

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OKK Corporation has been building very rigid and accurate milling machines in Osaka, Japan since 1915. Vertical, horizontal and 5 axis machining centers have been their “bread and butter”. OKK is committed to making the most rigid machining centers in the world in their factory in Japan. This video shows their VM76R, vertical machining center…

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Methods MB 650U 5-Axis Simultaneous Performance Machining Center is a bridge type construction of over 19,000 pounds of rugged weight designed for fast, accurate, complex 5-axis machining in a wide variety of materials. Standard features include FANUC 31iMB5 with a 15″TFT screen, 25 HP direct drive BigPlus 40 taper spindle with 15,000 RPMs, BLUM NT-A2…

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