Hexagon- Ultra-High Accuracy Machines Made Future Ready

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced an upgrade for the Leitz PMM-C and Leitz PMM-Xi coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to ensure the ultra-high accuracy metrology solutions are more adaptable for user needs now and in the future. The Future-Ready Concept from Hexagon will optimise the machines for the SENMATION intelligent sensor automation system, by replacing the […]

Mold Manufacturing Automation Leaves No Part Behind – Grob & System 3R

Mold Manufacturing Automation Leaves No Part Behind As seen in Modern Machine Shop (CLICK HERE) The worktable on Omega Plastics’ newest, most sophisticated machining center doesn’t have T slots. It doesn’t need them. From EDM electrodes to mold cavities to the simplest assembly items, virtually every part machined for the company’s plastic injection molds travels […]

Complex Turning Solutions with Emco Hyperturn Powermill

With its multiple set-up possibilities, Emco Maier’s Hyperturn 65 Powermill is a valuable asset for shops machining complex parts. It offers a large spindle clearance of 51.18”; a counter spindle that also achieves four-axis machining; a direct-drive B-axis for complex 5-axis simultaneous milling operations; and an additional Y-axis for the lower turret. Ergonomically designed, the […]

Another Successful Run-off at Customer’s facility

Congrats to our team at Premier on another successful customer run off on their turnkey project. This turnkey project was for both milling and turning with our solutions coming from our friends at Hwacheon. We have a list of many successful turnkeys and look forward to working with you on your next turnkey project!  If […]

FIVE AXIS THURSDAY: The GROB advantages

The smallest package of pure technology    Compact and rigid design, modulare structure, optimal visibility and accessibility to the working area. State-of-the-art GROB technology for highest dynamics and machine rigidity with optimal flexibility and high economic efficiency. These are the advantages of the GROB standalone universal machining centers.    Horizontal spindle position    An optimal […]

HWACHEON SIRIUS-UL+ Vertical Machining Center for Die and Mold

The SIRIUS-UL+ is manufactured to perfection with Hwacheon’s workmanship that is quality recognized throughout the industry. The high performance spindle, integrating Hwacheon’s Oil-Jet Cooling technology, ensures consistent quality results after hours and hours of operation. The machine’s Optimal Machining system offers a total production solution, from tool selection to final product. The SIRIUS-UL+ is designed […]

TOOLMEX: Largest European Built TUR-MN/CNC Lathe Installed in the U.S.

The largest European built Toolmex TUR lathe was recently installed in the U.S. The FAT-Haco TUR3000 was custom built exclusively for Ellwood City Forge in Pennsylvania. The TUR3000x22M lathe is processing massive forgings, requiring record turning torque. Lathe features:    Chuck diameter: 118″ (3 m)    Maximum distance between centers: 860″ (22 m)    Maximum […]

Pole position for the 5-axis universal machining center – GROB – The Right Solution for 5 Axis machining

The swiveling/rotary table and the horizontally arranged spindles ensure a high degree if productivity, best accessibility and high stability. The 5-axis universal machining centers are ideally suitable for workpieces requiring 5-sided machining, with compound angle holes and surfaces with forms and flow profiles and for precision components. First of all the 5-axis universal machining center […]

TBT – Kuraki Technology for the World – Back to 1961 – 1st Boring Mill built

1961 – Kuraki Development of the Horizontal Boring & Milling Machine DAO-70T Boring spindle diameter:70mmSpindle speed:25~1250 min-1 Spindle motor:5.5 kW 1968 – Kuraki has developed a NCHorizontal Boring & Milling Machine for the first time in Japan. KBT-602 N/C, Boring spindle diameter:60mm, Control axis:X, Y, Z Control:FANUC2 Premier is proud to be the exclusive repsresentative […]