Overview of the new machine tool technologies introduced at IMTS 2000. Among them are linear motors for axes travels, ballscrew chillers, a new way to lubricate linear guideways and controlling machining processes via the Internet.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2000-08-01
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/raising-cnc-technology-bar/
Legacy path: /articles/raising-cnc-technology-bar