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198 MMS June 2014 mmsonline.com modern equipment review Milling Machines for Tool and Mold applicaTions The HSC 30 Linear and HSC 70 Linear precision milling machines from DMG MORI are said to provide quality surface finish for tool and mold- making applications. According to the company, the cooling concept and thermo-symmetrical por tal design enable precision of 5 microns. Surface qualities less than 0.15 Ra can be achieved with the high-speed cutting (HSC) spindles featur- ing shaft, flange and sleeve cooling. Linear drives in all axes provide high dynamics, and specific control cycles are included for HSC technology. The milling machines can be equipped with the company's Celos control and 21.5" Ergoline panel, or with Operate 4.5 on a Siemens 840D Solution- line or Heidenhain TNC 640 control. DMG MORI, call 877-275-6674 or visit dmgmori-usa.com. Large 6" deep drawer for storing live tooling heads and other tools Handy cyclindrical bins with belt clips for drills, set up tools or stick tools Top drawer utilizes welded columns with adjustable dividers for tool organization Live center shelf holds 3MT and 4MT taper centers by the shank Removable top bins store and organize set up tools The new Huot LatheScoot is another storage and organiza- tion solution to increase your shop's efficiency and profits. Designed to increase the set up and operating efficiency of any turning operation. THE HUOT LATHESCOOT 651-646-1869 www.huot.com • huotmfg @ huot.com 550 North Wheeler Street St. Paul, MN 55104 NEVER BUILD ANOTHER FIXTURE The 4 and 5-axis dovetail fxtures you've been waiting for. Now available in MODULAR CONFIGURATIONS for even faster change-out! Place multiple RWP-024 in-line to hold long parts. Complete 95% of your workpiece in one holding with Raptor dovetail fxtures. In Stock and Ready to Ship! 1-800-824-8333 RaptorWorkholding.com Workholding Products W-1164 cnc Turning cenTers MiniMize Training Available from Clausing, Colchester's entry-level Tornado El range of two- and three-a xis CNC turning centers is designed to be used af ter minimal training, offering increased accuracy and reliability. The turning centers feature the same modular platform as the company's Tornado T range, and are equipped with a FANUC OiTD control system and operating panel. Eight models are available, ranging from a compact El2 model with a 42-mm spindle bore and 7.5-kW spindle motor producing a maximum speed of 6,000 rpm, to the El10 model with an 82-mm spindle bore and 18.5-kW motor produc- ing 4,000 rpm. The Tornado El three-axis models 0614_MMS_mer.indd 198 5/14/2014 11:21:21 AM