Feb 8, 2021 | BLOG, GenTurn Lathes - CNC Lathes Swiss Turn Machines
Swiss machines were first developed to fill the needs of the Swiss watch industry in the 1800‘s in order to support the development of watch designs that were smaller and more portable. Problems of the work material moving away from the tool during the cut were solved...
Dec 17, 2020 | BLOG, GenMill CNC Milling Machine Centers
Affordable 5-Axis Machining! The GenMill 5X-12 is a high-performance full 5-Axis simultaneous milling machine, featuring Heidenhain glass scale feedback in all 5-axes. The accuracy added by the Heidenhain glass scales is unparalleled. The 12.6” platter diameter...
Aug 20, 2020 | BLOG, COMPANY BLOG
Expand Machinery’s GENMILL – 4024 combines strength with speed for optimum productivity, and features travels of 40.5” in X, 23.6” in Y, and 25.6” in the Z-axis. The rigidity of the massive Meehanite processed cast iron frame provides a high-strength cutting...
Jul 2, 2020 | Articles, BLOG, Expand Machinery Company News
The GENMILL Series from Expand Machinery uses a Mid-Program Restart. Restarting the program on an M830 CNC can be done a number of ways. The most common would be after a tool breakage. The control remembers exactly where it left off in the program. Do a simple M/S/T...