Machining News
Fast Machining Centres Produce Fighter Aircraft Parts More Efficiently
Compared with using older production equipment, the high-speed cutting capabilities of modern machine tools can increase productivity considerably. A good example is the latest Ecospeed F 5-axis machining centre from DS Technology . Since the first one was installed at BAE Systems Samlesbury, it has been working around the clock manufacturing components for the Eurofighter Typhoon much more
Blooming good idea as machine has floral refit
A PIECE of vintage farm machinery proved an impressive sight for Britain in Bloom judges.
The seed drilling machine was donated to
Based dielectric fluid systems.
Suited for machining hardened materials and producing mirror-like surface finishes, UPV-3 and UPV-5 integrate fixed table design, PICO guide, and thermal control system that maintains constant dielectric and casting temperatures. Features create rigid machining platform capable of producing surface finishes to 0.08 m Rz. Sizes of UPV-3 and -5 are 101.57 x 126.97 in. and 113.58 x 131.30 in
Travel HMC features 6,000 rpm, geared-head spindle.
Equipped with 1,626 x 914 mm T-slot table, EC-1600YZT Horizontal Machining Center provides travels of 1,626 x 1,270 x 1,016 mm. System features cast-iron construction and 5-taper geared-head spindle powered by 22.4 kW vector drive system, providing 610 Nm of torque for heavy cutting. Machine comes standard with 360 L coolant system and 30+1 tool side-mount tool changer, as well as 15 in. color
