Pennsylvania shop invests in Hurco 5-axis technology
Astro Machine Works, Inc., founded in 1984, specializes in building custom machinery and equipment and machining precision parts to exacting customer specifications. The company believes that delivering exceptional value time and time again is the key to building long-term, solid customer relationships. Astro Machine Works says they are proud that they still have their first customer, and have names like GE, Hershey Foods, DuPont, Bayer, SAIC, and the U.S. Government ...
MoldMaking Magazine Article
This is the article we helped MoldMaking Technology magazine develop. It covers some new control features that benefit all machinists who use 5-axis and some features that are specifically advantageous for moldmakers. Check it out!
Forbes does “Heavy Metal”
Check out this article I read from Forbes online. It covers the basics: who, what, when, where, and why there is a resurgence in US manufacturing. It also explores issues facing the industry, such as a shortage of skilled labor. That's where a well-designed control can help, especially with 5-axis machining. A control that simplifies complex processes means less setup time and more time making chips. To quote one shop ...
Chicago Mold Shop Explains How 5-Axis Maching Gives Them a Competitive Advantage
This video from Modern Machine Shop features Chicago Mold Engineering of St. Charles, Illinois. The company president and the CNC coordinator discuss the benefits of the different 5-axis machine configurations (trunnion and swivel head); explain how their 5-axis machining centers make them more profitable; and how the shorter tooling they are able to use on their 5-axis machining centers lets them be more aggressive in the cut.
5-axis video at CMTS
The Canadian magazine MP&P produced this video about Hurco's focus on 5-axis machining. Check it out.
