Horizontal Wire EDM gives micro machining capability.

Horizontal Wire EDM gives micro machining capability.
Auburn Hills, Michigan – Makino announces the release of the UPN-01 ultra-precision horizontal wire EDM for micro-tolerance and fine surface finish applications. Developed with a special horizontal wire feed method, this sub-micron level precision wire …
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A Hollow-Access Unit for Wire EDM
The “cutting tool” in wire EDM is the energized wire that passes into and through a workpiece as it travels from reel to reel. This is a remarkably versatile and capable cutting approach since the path and orientation of the traveling wire is extremely …
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Okuma&#39s New VTM-2000YB Multitasking CNC Turning Center Gives Heavy

Okuma&#39s New VTM-2000YB Multitasking CNC Turning Center Offers Heavy
At IMTS 2014, Okuma will introduce its new VTM-2000YB multitasking CNC turning center, which offers heavy-duty construction for big parts machining. The extreme rigidity and effective cutting capabilities of this machine make it ideal for machining&nbsp…
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The Dawn of the Sensible Factory
For instance, in CNC turning operations, a number of diverse machines are employed with an external controller, such as conveyors or robotic arms to move elements from machine to machine and align them under the guidance of industrial cameras before&nbsp…
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