In the early 1980s, machine tool builders added milling spindles to turning machines, and Multi-Tasking was born. Within a decade, the concept quickly progressed to machines that not only combined ...

A collet is a workholding device for bar stock or workpieces that must be held to a higher degree of accuracy than a standard chuck can accomplish. The device forms a collar around an object, and ...

Multi-axis machining adds process complexity without increasing the set-up time and operator intervention. Multi-axis machining offers many benefits to manufacturers that can harness and implement the ...

All manufacturers are under pressure to make their operations more efficient. That means getting more from your investments in both production equipment and people. Automation is increasingly part of ...

From textile roots to precision machining, Ketchie is a third-generation manufacturer that has leveraged Mastercam CAD/CAM software and Mazak technology to streamline operations, reduce cycle times ...