http://www.cnccncmachines.com en-us http://www.cnccncmachines.com N/A info@sgdnetworks.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:14:09 -0500 20 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7757/1/CAM-System-Tackles-Swiss-Type-Complexity/CAM-System-Tackles-Swiss-Type-Complexity.html When C&A Tool first began producing medical parts on its Swiss-type lathes, the company typically programmed the machines manually on the shop floor. However, as the capabilities of these machines increased along with the complexity of the parts processed on them, it became clear that this strategy would no longer be feasible. Rather, the key to success would be to quickly and efficiently develop manufacturing processes—and by extension, NC programs—that push these complicated machines to reach their full potential. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7722/1/S--M-Swiss-Products-Upgrades-ISO-Certification-And-Adds-Additional-Capabilities/S--M-Swiss-Products-Upgrades-ISO-Certification-And-Adds-Additional-Capabilities.html S & M Swiss Products of Thomaston Ct. has just been approved for the new ISO recertification of ISO 9001:2008. The Proir Certification they had was ISO 9001:2000. They recently aquired a new Star SR20J CNC Swiss Automatic Machine to increase capacity to their new larger facility they moved into back in 2008. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7674/1/CNC-Software-Inc-Showcases-Mastercam-X5-Unveils-New-Swiss-Software-at-OrthoTec-2011/CNC-Software-Inc-Showcases-Mastercam-X5-Unveils-New-Swiss-Software-at-OrthoTec-2011.html Winona Lake, IN – OrthoTec 2011 will feature the latest in the line of powerful Mastercam machining software. Stop by booth # 416 at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College, Winona Lake (Warsaw), IN, May 24-25, for a look at Mastercam X5, as well as a preview of the upcoming Mastercam Swiss Expert. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7616/1/Flexibility-reduces-cycle-times/Flexibility-reduces-cycle-times.html The ST-38 12-axis Swiss-type lathe is designed and built by Star CNC Machine Tool Corp. The ST-38 comes with three independent turrets designed for machining up to 38mm (1.5") in diameter. Two front turrets are used for machining on the front side and the third turret is used for machining on the back side with a sub-spindle.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7464/1/New-Toolholders-for-Kaiser-Thinbit-Product-Line/New-Toolholders-for-Kaiser-Thinbit-Product-Line.html Recent improvements to Kaiser Tool Co.’s THINBIT series will be the highlights of its IMTS exhibit. This includes the FORM-A-GROOVE™ tooling and the Groove ‘n Turn® line for machining Static O-Ring grooves. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6528/1/AmericanSwiss-combo/AmericanSwiss-combo.html Swiss watch quality is being underpinned by American machine tool technology, while in the UK, 5-axis one-hit technology boosts productivity for a torque wrench maker. Machinery reportsImage:  Click here for additional image info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6448/1/Ultra-Accurate-Calibration-Machine-Range-from-Trimos/Ultra-Accurate-Calibration-Machine-Range-from-Trimos.html Bowers Metrology, the UK agent for the eminent Swiss Metrology manufacturer Trimos, has announced the launch of the Labconcept Nano range of ultra-accurate, calibration machines. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5999/1/Slater-Tools-To-Display-0700-Series-Broach-Holder-At-WESTEC/Slater-Tools-To-Display-0700-Series-Broach-Holder-At-WESTEC.html Slater Tools Inc. will be displaying their new 0700 series Swiss Type Adjustment Free Rotary Broaching Tool Holders at the 2009 WESTEC Advanced Productivity Exposition in Los Angeles, California. Released in 2008, the 0700 series tool holders are used for producing hexagon and square holes in metal parts while eliminating secondary operations. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5821/1/Entry-Level-control-for-Kasto-sawing-machines-and-storage-systems/Entry-Level-control-for-Kasto-sawing-machines-and-storage-systems.html With the introduction of its new BasicControl CNC system, KASTO offers a choice of three different controls for the sawing machines and storage systems that it manufactures. As its name implies, BasicControl is an entry-level CNC positioned below EasyControl, which comes with database functionality and the top-end TechnoControl, suitable for the most demanding customer requirements. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5799/1/New-Borders-For-Swiss-Type-Turning/-New-Borders-For-Swiss-Type-Turning.html Swissline Precision Manufacturing is a job shop with nearly 30 CNC machines, but the shop is missing the most basic job shop machine tool of all. At Swissline, there are no machining centers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5628/1/Entry-Level-Control-For-Kasto-Sawing-Machines-And-Storage-Systems/Entry-Level-Control-For-Kasto-Sawing-Machines-And-Storage-Systems.html Southampton, Uk - With the introduction of its new BasicControl CNC system, KASTO offers a choice of three different controls for the sawing machines and storage systems that it manufactures. As its name implies, BasicControl is an entry-level CNC positioned below EasyControl, which comes with database functionality and the top-end TechnoControl, suitable for the most demanding customer requirements. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5364/1/Swiss-machine-training/Swiss-machine-training.html MasterTask Training Systems has launched its Mastering CNC Swiss – Online training course. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5318/1/Twin-turret-Swiss-type-automatic-lathe/Twin-turret-Swiss-type-automatic-lathe.html  Suited for machining complex medical and aerospace components, the ECAS 32T Swiss-type automatic lathe features a twin-turret configuration combined with an eight-position backworking toolpost. The machine incorporates manufacturer Star Micronics' motion control system as well as an 11-axis control configuration. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5316/1/Tooling-Swiss-up-for-small-parts-machining/Tooling-Swiss-up-for-small-parts-machining.html Precision turning to 1 mm diameterManufacturers of tooling and cutting tools increasingly are focusing on filling the growing category of machining small precision parts using bar-fed machines, including Swiss-style sliding headstock machines, info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5163/1/Coil-Fed-Screw-Machine/Coil-Fed-Screw-Machine.html The ESCO New Mach CNC 647 combines coil fed economy with CNC flexibility and is useful for short and long runs of precision parts up to 1/4" diameter, the company says. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5308/1/Two-day-course-focuses-on-CNC-Swiss-turning-technology/Two-day-course-focuses-on-CNC-Swiss-turning-technology.html  PartMaker, REM Sales and Kennametal have teamed up to offer a 2-day educational course titled "Swiss Machining Fundamentals" on May 21 and 22. Cutting tool manufacturer Kennametal will host the course at its world headquarters in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, at the Kennametal Knowledge Center, a learning laboratory dedicated to providing instruction in metalcutting application engineering. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5093/1/Rx-from-swiss-turning/Rx-from-swiss-turning.html Small precision parts machined in one setupSwiss turning may not solve every problem of precision machining of small, slender and even miniature parts, but it surely can go a long way. Swiss-- type lathes are multi-axis, sliding headstock CNC lathes that can perform all operations necessary to machine even the smallest parts complete in one setup. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5092/1/Swiss-Acquisition/Swiss-Acquisition.html Tornos Technologies (Brookfield, Connecticut) is now selling and servicing Schaublin CNC turning centers. Its Swiss parent company,  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5008/1/Swiss-machining-embraces-CAM-with-good-reason/Swiss-machining-embraces-CAM-with-good-reason.html An expert's view on the paradigms that have given rise to the importance of this software in the market info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4984/1/Swiss-Machine-With-CNC-Lathe/Swiss-Machine-With-CNC-Lathe.html The company has a new addition to the Tsugami Swiss turn product line, the 3/4" capacity BS19B. The BS19B advantage is said to be faster, lower cost production, and it features a large capacity sliding headstock CNC lathe, packaged so that options are unnecessary. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4862/1/Sawing-systems-builder-gains-UK-award/Sawing-systems-builder-gains-UK-award.html A comprehensive modular storage and retrieval system that offers high levels of automation gained for German sawing machine and systems builder, Kasto, an MWP award. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4760/1/Tornos-Technologies-Swiss-Type-Turning-Center/Tornos-Technologies-Swiss-Type-Turning-Center.html THE DECO 20s is targeted to medical, automotive, electronics, connector, and general manufacturing companies producing moderately complex precision parts up to 20 mm in diameter. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4708/1/Swiss-Rotary-Broaching-Attachment/Swiss-Rotary-Broaching-Attachment.html A new rotary broaching attachment for the Swiss screw machine industry, dubbed the “Baby Swiss,” is available from Schlitter Tool  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4625/1/Application-Story-Rexroth-Integrated-Motors-and-Drives-and-CNC-Help-Improve-Stonecutting-Saw--Waterjet/Application-Story-Rexroth-Integrated-Motors-and-Drives-and-CNC-Help-Improve-Stonecutting-Saw--Wate.html AIM's MasterJetSaw Stonecutting Tool Uses Rexroth IndraDrive Mi and IndraMotion MTX Platform to Reduce Costs and Improve Productivity info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4554/1/New-for-Swiss-Machines--Small-CNCs/New-for-Swiss-Machines--Small-CNCs.html Schlitter Tool (Warren, MI) announces a NEW rotary broaching attachment for the Swiss screw machine industry. Dubbed the HexMaster(TM)ELITE, this powerful little attachment can make ID hexes, broaches, splines and other shapes on small CNC lathes or screw machines where space is at a premium. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4445/1/Thuro-Screw-Machining-Expands-On-Aerospace-Fittings/Thuro-Screw-Machining-Expands-On-Aerospace-Fittings.html Thuro Metal Products is a manufacturer of precision screw machined components; swiss and CNC swiss machining of metal components. Since 1971 Thuro has provided screw machining for many industries to include aerospace, avionics, optical, medical and energy.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4151/1/Tornos-acquires-Swiss-machine-tool-maker/Tornos-acquires-Swiss-machine-tool-maker.html The Tornos Group  acquired 95 percent of Almac SA , a manufacturer of CNC machining equipment for small, high-precision parts, predominantly for watchmaking applications in Swiss companies and dental, medical and connector fields, and 100 percent of Almatronic SA, a specialist in computerised numerical controls and programming. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4118/1/Orthodontist-Turns-To-CNC-Swiss-To-Manufacture-His-Device/Orthodontist-Turns-To-CNC-Swiss-To-Manufacture-His-Device.html Dr. Stephen Hanks (Las Vegas, Nevada), an orthodontist who is also an adjunct professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry and an ordained Mormon minister, has added a few more titles to his résumé: manufacturing engineer, CNC Swiss programmer and setup person. These have been added in rapid succession since July of 2001, when Dr. Hanks decided to get into the Swiss machining business and culminated in January 2002 with his acquisition of a six-axis CNC Swiss-type lathe. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4041/1/Swiss-Turning/Swiss-Turning.html Shops in the market for Swiss-style turning machines often make one of two possible mistakes. The first is that they purchase a machine with all the bells and whistles, thinking that those features will let them handle anything that comes through the door.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3801/1/New-Tsugami-Swiss-TypeTurret-Machine-Offers-Flexibility-Precision-Speed/New-Tsugami-Swiss-TypeTurret-Machine-Offers-Flexibility-Precision-Speed.html Rem Sales, exclusive North American importer of Tsugami machine tools, announces the availability of a new machine that combines the benefits of a Swiss-turn and the flexibility of a turret machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3749/1/Online-Training-For-Swiss-Style-Lathes/-Online-Training-For-Swiss-Style-Lathes.html The dwindling supply of talented machine tool operators is one of the metalworking industry’s most conspicuous dilemmas. It has been especially difficult to find employees who are qualified to operate multifunction Swiss-style lathes, let alone more straightforward CNC mills or turning centers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/593/1/-ACF-Machine-Installs-New-Citizen-L720-CNC-Swiss-Turning-Center/-ACF-Machine-Installs-New-Citizen-L720-CNC-Swiss-Turning-Center.html ACF Machine, Inc., Union, Missouri, has recently instal led a new Citizen L720 CNC Swiss turning center. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/558/1/New-Borders-For-Swiss-Type-Turning/New-Borders-For-Swiss-Type-Turning.html Swissline Precision Manufacturing is a job shop with nearly 30 CNC machines, but the shop is missing the most basic job shop machine tool of all. At Swissline, there are no machining centers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/347/1/MINI-Multitaskers-Swiss-type-turning-technology/MINI-Multitaskers-Swiss-type-turning-technology.html Swiss-type turning machines were originally developed in the late 180Os to manufacture small precision clock parts. Over the ensuing 120 years or so, the machines have evolved from complex, cam-operated beasts that required skilled operators and setup personnel to fast, flexibleCNC tools able to handle part volumes from small lots to high-volume production. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/215/1/Banking-on-a-Swiss-typeThe-CNC-Swiss-type-Lathe/Banking-on-a-Swiss-typeThe-CNC-Swiss-type-Lathe.html The CNC Swiss-type lathe is a niche machine that is best-suited to the production of complex parts produced in small quantities. Despite its seemingly prohibitive cost, the machine remains a good investment since it allows productivity gains that far surpass any that could be achieved using alternative machining processes such as a lathe and a machining center in sequence. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500