The MT1500SZ multi-axis turning center produces small and complex workpieces, which need machining on all sides, as well as those that involve turning. It has a 15.7-in. maximum-turning diameter and ...

Kennametal’s KCU25B tooling proved durable enough for turn-peeling a lengthy austenitic stainless steel 1.4435 rotor while reducing cycle times.

Increasing the number of axes in CNC machines raises the risk of vibration, especially with toolholding flaws like poor grip and high runout. High-precision toolholders significantly reduce runout, ...

Not too long ago tooling options for Swiss-type turning centers were fairly limited. With so much to pack into a small space, there was little room for indexable tooling, and quick-change systems were ...