The drive to reduce setup times and operator intervention has led to the proliferation of multitask machines. Multitask machines range in price and complexity from lathes capable of driving rotating tools to large machining centers that can effectively perform the turning and milling operations needed to complete complex parts in one setup.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2016-01-15
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/rise-multitasking/
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