Just one more reason to attend PMTS 2015 this month: it can help make your shop safer! The following workshops and exhibitors have resources to you help improve shop safety and reduce costs associated with time-lost incidents. We hope you will continue your commitment to safe manufacturing practices by visiting at least 2 or 3 of the options of this list!
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Machinery buyers can stretch resources by purchasing a used CNC lathe instead of a new model, and our new guide can help you buy with confidence. You will learn basic inspections that anyone can perform, questions to ask the seller, and considerations that may impact the price you are willing to pay.
CNC Jig Boring Machines are used for precision machining in industries including aerospace, tool and die making, and performance automotive. These machines are rigid enough for heavy cuts, and they can produce detailed workpieces like irregularly curved forms with tolerances as low as +/- .0001″. Continue reading
Buying a Used CNC Lathe
So you’re thinking of buying a CNC lathe. You’re looking for the quality and reliability that a computer-controlled system can bring, but are not anticipating the prospective price tag. A used CNC lathe can be a great option in this situation, and MMI Auction is just the place to get one at a great price.
Before you start bidding, though, let’s take a look at some specs to look out for when shopping for a used CNC lathe. The difference between a high-quality, reliable used CNC lathe and a cheap model that will break down after minimal use is a big one, and you want to be sure about a machine before you buy it. Although some of these inspections can be difficult to perform online, it’s possible to have the seller perform the inspections and videotape them, or to schedule an inspection at the machine’s location. Often, up-close photos, specifications and background reports will provide a sufficient view of the machine. Continue reading
The 2014 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) broke records once more this year with a 14 percent attendance increase from 2012. With total registrations reaching more than 114,000, the 2014 show also featured more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing the latest in metalworking and technology at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
The show expanded to six days this year, showing remarkable displays of new and emerging technologies in manufacturing. Many manufacturer attendees arrived with the intention of learning the future of manufacturing, while increasing current productivity and decreasing costs.
When compared to other CNC manufacturers in the world, Haas Automation Inc. offers more standard features, high tech innovations and rock solid engineering. Haas is the western world’s largest machine builder that manufactures a wide array of CNC vertical machining centers, CNC lathes, horizontal machining centers and rotary products.
Haas machines are built to deliver higher accuracy and are considered more reliable and durable than other machine tools on the market today. If you are in need of a CNC machine but do not wish to pay top dollar for a new machine, consider purchasing a used Haas machine. MMI offers a wide range of Haas models, including the the VF series, including Haas VF-1, Haas VF-2, Haas VF-3, Haas VF-4, Haas VF-5, Haas VF-6, Haas VF-7 and VFE models. Additionally, we often carry SL-30T, SL-20T, SL-10, TL-3, HL-4, ST-10, EC-630, MDC-500, Haas Mini MIll models and more. Our growing inventory changes daily. We host a minimum of two auctions each month and each has up to 30 machines available. If you are unable to participate in our auctions, MMI consistently carries a wide variety of Haas inventory in addition to other top CNC brands.
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Update: Some of these machines are still available. Please contact MMI Auction at 312-226-4150 if you would like to learn more about any of the listings on this page.
This 1990 Leblond Makino lathe has a manual control and spindle speeds up to 1800 RPM. It comes equipped with a tailstock, centers, and 3 and 4 jaw chucks.
This Super Mini Mill was manufactured in 2006 by HAAS. It comes with Haas CNC control, 16” x 12” x 10” XYZ tr
avels and a spindle taper of 40. This machine also is equipped with a high flow coolant pump, chip auger, and a programmable coolant clear plastic top cover. To find out more about the 2006 Haas super mini mill, please click here.
The BLM Dynamic 3 Tube Bender is a 2003 model with an FNC 2000 RDF – 4 Axis CNC control. The machine comes with .0039” feeding accuracy (X-Axis) , ± 0.01° bending accuracy (Y-Axis), ± 0.01° plane positioning accuracy. The total weight of the CNC console and machine is 11,905 lbs. Continue reading
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) featured more than 1,800 exhibitors showcasing the latest in metalworking and technology at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
With more than 82,000 buyers and sellers visiting this five-day trade show, it was invigorating walking the halls of McCormick. Weaving through crowds of machinery enthusiasts on the way to each of the four wings of the convention center was a bit challenging, but most everyone carrying a badge shared the same goal–to view and interact with the most innovative machines in the manufacturing industry, and possibly leave with some new equipment. If traversing a sea of buyers and dealers meant also seeing a colossal vertical machining center in action, a Fanuc Robodrill working away, and a Yaskawa Robotic Machine acting as a casino card dealer, then it was worth it!
We were fortunate enough to visit several booths belonging to companies regularly featured on our online-only auction websites, MMI-Auction.com and MachineToolBids.com. Continue reading
The 2007 CNC Plasma Cutter is equipped with a 4’x8′ smokeless water cutting taple and Hypertherm rt60 machine torch. The 4×8 Kit II is of Torchmate 2 make, coming with extra security dongle for second work station and extra clipart and font files. View more details and photos here.
Coming with a 55,000 PSI and 30HP, 
this highly-capable Omax Water jet is a 2652 model manufactured in 2007. The jet has a PC based CNC control and 52″ X-Axis. The table has a width of 30″ and length of 69″. Up to 99 home positions are available on table. Bid now! Continue reading
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