Dr. Ralf Dupont, President of Levicron, has been involved in the development of non-contact bearing systems, for over a decade. AZoM Spoke to Ralf about Levicron's aerostatic tool spindles which can ...

Manufacturers invest heavily in advanced cutting tools, high-performance CNC machines, and optimized cutting strategies, and ...

BURLINGTON, Ont. - CNC router manufacturer AXYZ International says its high-speed machining spindles are no longer limited to running at 24,000 rpm. With the introduction of the PDS XLC70 quick ...

The new eight-spindle ZPS 867 CNC multi-spindle multifunction production center will accommodate stock up to 72 mm diameter. It’s driven by a double Siemens 840 D CNC, and offers up to 72 CNC axes for ...

The old saying “you get what you pay for” is a cautionary cliché, but is directly contrary to several other common sayings. In the case of [Spikee]’s planned CNC machine build, he took the more ...

In January, Air Turbine Technology, Inc., a high-speed turbine spindle and hand tool company; and Okuma America Corporation, which produces CNC machines and automation systems, announced a joint ...

For the benefit of our readers, what is the principle of Aerostatic bearings, and how do they compare to roller-element or oil hydrostatic bearings? There are two types of aerostatic bearings, inlet ...

Tools on CNC machines are what physically cut your part and remove material. There are a lot of different types of tools out there, each with its own specific purpose. This will explain the purpose of ...

Brushless DC motors are common place in RC Vehicles. They are small, light, fast and can be inexpensive. [Raynerd] wanted a new spindle for his CNC machine and thought that a brushless DC motor would ...

An aggregate or angle head is a device that is attached to the spindle drive of a CNC to allow the user to rout or drill at different angles other than where the spindle is orientated. They are almost ...