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5-Axis Machining

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-02-27

Mazak Opens New Customer Solutions Center

As manufacturers continue to face shortages of skilled labor, Mazak helps them address the issue with the opening of its new Customer Solutions Center located in Florence, KY. The secure facility specializes in the development of production-ready, custom automation solutions that allow manufacturers to overcome existing labor issues while increasing production output.

VIDEO | 2024-06-03

DMG Mori: 3-Axis vs. 5-Axis Machining

DMG Mori highlights the advantages of 5-axis in order to increase efficiency and precision. This includes avoiding chip nests, reducing clamping positions as well as throughput times by changing from 3-axis to 5-axis machining.  

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-05-20

GF Machining Solutions Celebrates 70 Years of Pioneering EDM Technology

Seventy years ago, the invention of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) revolutionized worldwide manufacturing. AGIE and Charmilles pioneered this technology and remain world market leaders today under the umbrella of GF Machining Solutions, a company that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

EVENT | 2023-11-16

DMG Mori Open House Pfronten 2024

Visit DMG Mori's "Home of Innovation" showroom and find out how to optimize your processes with MX - Machining Transformation (Pfronten, Germany). Experience solutions for process integration, automation as well as digital and green transformation. The open house includes 45+ high-tech machines and more than 20 automation solutions, including a world premiere and innovations from various sectors: the DMF 400|11, a new traveling column machine with 4,000 mm travel, and the new PH Cell 500, a modular pallet handling system with a transfer weight of 500 kg. Attendees can also view CELOS X, the holistic digital and data-based ecosystem for optimizing production processes.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-08-22

Grob Systems to Highlight 5-Axis Machining Center at Southtec

Grob Systems, Inc., a global leader in the development of manufacturing systems and machine tools, has announced it will be highlighting power skiving applications on its G550T Mill/ Turn Universal Machining Center at Southtec Booth #829 located at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, SC, from October 24–26, 2023. The  G550T is part of the Grob 5-Axis Turning Centers Line, capable of machining a part by milling and turning in a single setup, saving time, costs and floor space. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-08-21

Mazak to Highlight Advanced Machine Tools and Automation at CMTS 2023

Canadian manufacturers who want to boost their machining productivity and profitability will experience high-efficiency precision from Mazak solutions at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) from September 25–28 in Booth #1217. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-06-27

Heidenhain to Host 5-Axis Machining Workshop

Heidenhain Corporation will host a special, free 5-axis machining workshop at its U.S. headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, on June 27 and 28, 2023. The “Power of 5” workshop will cover the five “P”s to consider for greater success during 5-axis machining operations. 

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VIDEO | 2023-04-10

DMG Linear Pallet Pool for Multi-Machine Automation

This DMG Mori video looks at a linear pallet pool for multi machine automation with up to 10 machines, 5 setup stations and up to 99 pallets. Ideal automation for multiple machines and short pallet changing time due to twin fork shuttle technology.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-03-01

WFL at CIMT Beijing

At the CIMT 2023, which takes place from April 10th–15th, WFL will present its technology and software solutions, such as WFL iControl, scanning technologies, or the new operational data acquisition system myWFL. But that is not the end of the story. The actual highlight of the show is the presentation of the M30 Millturn and a machining demonstration of a roots rotor.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-01-12

INDEX Launches CenterMaster Accessory for Multi-Spindle CNCs

INDEX has announced the launch of its new CenterMaster accessory. As part of the company’s sustained investment in R&D focused on streamlining the setup and changeover process for CNC multi-spindle lathes, CenterMaster reduces the time needed to align a drill by up to 90%.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-09-28

Titans of CNC partners with Heller Machine Tools

The key points of the agreement include cooperation in machining technology, process, and practical application. Titans of CNC will install two 5-axis machining centers into their Texas facility. The HF 5500 with the fifth axis in the workpiece and the CP 6000 with the fifth axis in the tool—and a Round Pallet Storage System. 

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2022-08-30

Gear Skiving—A Step Changing Manufacturing Process Applicable to Multifunctional 5-Axis Machine Tools

Gear skiving offers great opportunities for production with step-changing productivity, particularly for internal gears, whilst offering high-quality finishing capabilities and being applicable on a 5-axis machine tool with its inherent flexibility and multifunctionality.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-08-15

Verisurf Offers Universal Measurement and Inspection at IMTS

Verisurf Software, Inc. will be demonstrating a universal approach to measurement and inspection at this year’s IMTS Show in Booth #133345. Verisurf software provides measurement and inspection workflows with inspection plans that can be created once and used across the manufacturing enterprise on any portable or fixed CMM. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-08-05

GROB Announces Machining Video Series

GROB Systems has announced a new YouTube Video Series called “Machine Minutes with GROB.” New technical tutorial and informational videos will be released regularly and will focus on three primary topics including Machine Design/ Building, Machine Applications, and Machine Maintenance and Inspection. The videos will generally range from two to eight minutes in length.

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INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-07-29

MC Machinery Systems Announces Promotions

MC Machinery Systems recently announced the promotions of Joe Cisneroz, Dave Kloos and Doug Conroy as well as the addition of Alexander Wright. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-07-26

MC Machinery Introduces Machining Technology at IMTS 2022

MC Machinery will showcase its latest EDM and precision milling technology, including wire and sinker EDMs, machining centers and automation during IMTS 2022.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-07-18

Guill Offers Internal Spline Tool for Aerospace Applications

Guill Tool, a growing supplier of components to the global aerospace industry, has announced the production of a new internal spline tool made of anodized carbon steel. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-06-03

Mazak Highlights Manufacturing Solutions at IMTS 2022

At IMTS 2022 in Booth #338300, Mazak will show manufacturers how they can move their manufacturing operations forward with the company's latest innovations. Five pavilions will showcase solutions for job shops, advanced machining and high-production workflows.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-05-26

Metal Cutting Robots

Kadia has been designing deburring robot cells based on 6-axis industrial robots for many years. In the meantime, a new trend is now emerging, solutions with an even higher value-added component, i.e., with general machining processes such as milling, drilling or thread cutting. The robot is thus no longer just part of a deburring machine.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-05-26

GROB Looks to Build Skilled Workforce

GROB Systems, Inc. has announced it will host a 2022 Apprenticeship Class orientation and signing day on June 4th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the company’s U.S. headquarters, 1070 Navajo Drive, Bluffton, Ohio.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-05-24

Chiron Presents Machining Innovations for the Future

The Chiron Group Open House in Tuttlingen, Germany welcomed more than 1,200 expert visitors from around the world May 11-13, offering new ideas and to improve their manufacturing practice – in the Chiron spirit of “Performance meets Precision.”

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-05-10

DMG MORI Technology Center Opens in Boston

DMG MORI’s new Technology Center in the heart of Somerville, in Northeast USA, will be a hub for research and development of new digitization solutions and processes for customers worldwide. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-05-02

Haas Multigrind Offers Machine Technology at GrindingHub

The Haas Booth C50 Hall 10 at GrindingHub will include the Multigrind Radical, Multimation and the Multigrind CB XL series. In addition, the Multigrind CU, the Multigrind CA and the Multigrind CB will be featured during the show.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-04-21

Mazak and Sandvik Host Aerospace Event

Mazak’s new INTEGREX i-H series platform with SmoothAi CNC and the VARIAXIS i-700T with turning capability will be on-hand at the Experience Tech Aerospace Event co-hosted by Mazak at Sandvik Coromant Center in Mebane, NC (May 11-12, 2022).

GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2020-08-01

IMTS Future Tech

The Digital Manufacturing Revolution Evolves in 2020 IMTS will offer two comprehensive digital programs, IMTS Network and IMTS Sp...

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2020-06-16

Big Kaiser Expands Jet-Through Hydraulic Chuck Line for 5-Axis Machining

Big Kaiser expands its jet-through hydraulic chuck line to include the BCV interface and additional inch sizes.The HDC jet-through type h...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2020-05-20

Röders GmbH Offers Flexible Gearwheel Production with 5-Axis Machining Centers

The manufacture of gearwheels for machine building applications usually involves machines especially designed for the purpose. Important ...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2019-04-26

Open Mind and Grob Systems Announce Joint 5-Axis Machining Seminar

Open Mind Technologies USA, a developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, has announced a joint 5-Axis Machining Technology Semina...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2017-12-18

Liebherr PHS Allround Pallet Handling System Offers Flexible Production with 4- and 5-Axis Machining Centers

Liebherr Automation Systems introduced its new PHS Allround pallet handling system, designed to enable a broad range of shops to engage i...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2017-06-13

Mastercam 2018 Focuses on Efficiency and Speed

Mastercam 2018 was recently introduced at EASTEC where attendees were impressed with the tools the software has available to get parts off...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2017-05-05

Heller HF Series 5-axis Machining Center Designed for Machining Complex Prismatic Parts

Heller Machine Tools introduces its versatile HF Series 5-axis horizontal machining centers to North America for machining complex prisma...
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2016-11-01

Optimal Flank Forms for Large Bevel Gears

At first sight the appearance of 5-axis milling for bevel gears opens new possibilities in flank form design. Since in comparison to existing machining methods applying cutter heads no kinematic restrictions exist for 5-axis milling technology, any flank form can be machined. Nevertheless the basic requirements for bevel gears did not change. Specifications and functional requirements like load carrying capacity and running behavior are still increasing demands for design and manufacturing. This paper describes the demands for gear design and gives an overview about different design principles in the context of the surrounding periphery of the gear set.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2016-09-01

A Proposed Pre-Finish Cylindrical Gear Quality Standard

This proposed standard would not make any recommendations regarding the required quality for any application. The intent is to establish standard pre-finish quality classes for typical finishing operations, which only include the inspection elements that are important to properly evaluate pre-finish gear quality as it applies to the finishing operation. It would be the responsibility of the manufacturing/process engineer, quality engineer, or other responsible individual to establish the required pre-finish quality class for their application.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-11-02

Heller 5-axis Machining Center Provides Reduced Setups, High Precision

The recently introduced CP 4000 series horizontal machining centers accomplish horizontal, vertical and tilted turning with A and B axis ...
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2015-03-01

A Practical Approach for Modeling a Bevel Gear

The geometry of the bevel gear is quite complicated to describe mathematically, and much of the overall surface topology of the tooth flank is dependent on the machine settings and cutting method employed. AGMA 929-A06 — Calculation of Bevel Gear Top Land and Guidance on Cutter Edge Radius — lays out a practical approach for predicting the approximate top-land thicknesses at certain points of interest — regardless of the exact machine settings that will generate the tooth form. The points of interest that AGMA 929-A06 address consist of toe, mean, heel, and point of involute lengthwise curvature. The following method expands upon the concepts described in AGMA 929-A06 to allow the user to calculate not only the top-land thickness, but the more general case as well, i.e. — normal tooth thickness anywhere along the face and profile of the bevel gear tooth. This method does not rely on any additional machine settings; only basic geometry of the cutter, blank, and teeth are required to calculate fairly accurate tooth thicknesses. The tooth thicknesses are then transformed into a point cloud describing both the convex and concave flanks in a global, Cartesian coordinate system. These points can be utilized in any modern computer-aided design software package to assist in the generation of a 3D solid model; all pertinent tooth macrogeometry can be closely simulated using this technique. A case study will be presented evaluating the accuracy of the point cloud data compared to a physical part.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2013-01-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the January/February 2013 issue of Gear Technology.
EVENTS | 2008-11-01

Events

The complete Events section from the November/December 2008 issue of Gear Technology
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2006-05-01

A Wellspring of Opinion

For more than 22 years, I've been dropping rocks down the well of the gear industry's public opinion. Most every issue, I drop another rock. Sometimes I think I hear a faint splash, but most times I just wait.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2004-01-22

GE to Supply Canada with 660 New Wind Turbines

GE Energy has been selected to supply up to 660 wind turbines, totaling 990 megawatts of wind-generated electricity for eight projects to...
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