The challenge that machine tool builders face when designing spindles for milling machines and lathes is selecting bearings with the optimal balance of speed, load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and ...

This is the third and final report in a series, Selecting, Configuring and Lubricating Tapered Roller Bearings for High-Speed Machine Tool Spindles. The first installment is Selecting Tapered Roller ...

Precision high-speed machining requires low-friction bearings that provide dynamic stability. Hybrid bearings with ceramic balls run faster and have higher stiffness than comparable all-steel bearings ...

A 5-axis vertical machining center for complex parts. As a solid “first step” into 5-axis machining for some shops, Mazak’s ...

High-speed machining technology has created the need for a new attitude among moldmakers and machinists, say shop owners. Buying the equipment is the easy part, they say. The tough part is getting ...

A new generation of CAD/CAM software combines 3-D design tools with CAM knowledge of cutting paths for accelerated cavity design and machining. Cimatron E, unveiled at Westec 2003 in Los Angeles, CA ...

Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced how Subaru of America, Inc. is accelerating automotive tooling development using the new T25 High Speed Head for the Stratasys F770 3D printer. By ...

A new study published in Engineering delves into the material removal mechanisms in ultra-high-speed machining (UHSM), a key technology in advanced manufacturing. High-performance engineering ...

As 2025 approaches, manufacturers that embrace digital transformation—through advanced automation, IoT-enabled equipment and AI-driven insights—will be better equipped to enhance efficiency and remain ...