The spindle is the heart of the machine. The following are some troubleshooting tips to ensure your machine is running at its optimum performance. The spindle is running backward. This is common with ...

Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...

The OKK HM500S/50 has high-load roller guides and double anchored ball screws on all three axes (X, Y, Z). A single, steel angle side shutter protects the Z-axis slideway. Calling it “the only machine ...

AZoM speaks to Dr. Ralf Dupont, president of Levicron, about HSK clamping as the new industry standard for automated tool clamping CNC machines. Levicron specializes in developing and offering CNC ...

The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries ...

Before installing a first-gen spindle, always inspect it for physical defects and damage. Over the years, your spindles have been through a lot of abuse. Some have not fared well. They have seen their ...