It is possible to economically produce non-rotational symmetric surfaces including freeform surfaces on Precitech’s two-axis diamond turning lathes, the Precitech Nanoform 200, 350 and 700 systems ...

Using a tool shaped more like the surface it is finishing reduces cycle time and improves finish. Much has been made of newer roughing strategies such as high efficiency milling and for good reason.

Robots are great tools for manufacturing and assembly processes that require motion, such as cutting, welding, dispensing, sanding and painting. They are less good at machining solid steel or ...

The lathe is known as the King of Machine Tools for a reason. There are very few things that you can’t make with one. In fact, people love to utter the old saw that the lathe is the only machine tool ...