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Emag Group Forms New Company
Bernhard Böttigheimer is managing director of the newly formed Emag Systems.
Dual-Spindle Machining Center Includes Automation Features
Eastec 2019: On display will be Emag’s VL 3 Duo, a multi-spindle machine for the high-production manufacturing of chucked parts up to 6 inches in diameter.
Flying South: Big Changes and New Innovations for Emag
In addition to an innovative new turning technology, Emag has rolled out numerous changes to its IMTS booth this year—including a move from the north to the south hall.
Vertical Turning Machine Built for Making Gear Wheels
IMTS 2018: Emag’s VL 3 Duo is a twin-spindle vertical pick-up turning machine used for large-scale production of gear wheels and other gearbox components.
Vertical Machine Turns, Finish Grinds Parts in One Setup
Emag has developed the VLC 100 GT, which combines vertical turning and finish grinding.
Emag to Host Technology Days at Michigan Headquarters
Taking place at the company’s Farmington Hills, Michigan headquarters, it will feature technical presentations and live machine tool demonstrations.
What We Learned at Westec 2017
Westec offered a useful mix of emerging technology and practical applications. This slide show reflects this mix in its eclectic coverage of what exhibitors had to offer.
Lathes Feature Modular Design
Gear Expo 2017: Emag will feature its modular VL and VT series for chucked components, including its VL 4 machine, designed for medium- to large-batch runs on standard machining platforms.
Modular Vertical Lathes Designed for Medium-, Large-Batch Runs
Westec 2017: Emag will feature its modular VL 2 vertical pick-up turning machine for machining components ranging to 100 mm in diameter.
Inverted Vertical Lathe Offers Accessibility, Automation
Eastec 2017: Emag will feature its VL 5 modular inverted vertical turning machine for medium and large batches of parts.
Turning Center Combines Turning, Milling, Drilling
Emag presents the VM9 turning center, combining turning, milling and drilling on a single machine for large-part production.
Launching a Laser Welding Lab
Emag recently opened this new lab in the heart of automotive manufacturing country, providing its customers consultation on a variety of related subjects and providing a space for research collaborations.
April 2016 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Turning
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on machines for turning parts.
Induction Hardening System Saves Time, Energy
Eldec, a subsidiary of Emag, has developed the Modular Induction (MIND) hardening system for integrating hardening into component production lines.
Vertical Turning Center Offers Ergonomic Access, Flexible Capabilities
Emag’s VM 9 modular, spindle-down vertical turning center promotes short setup times and flexibility in production.
Turning Center Performs Hard Turning, Grinding in Single Clamping
Emag’s VTC 100 GT hard turning center is said to integrate all hard processes, including turning and grinding (aluminum oxide or cubic boron nitride), in a single machine where they can be changed flexibly to suit production of different types of shaft components.
Vertical Turning Center Meets Strict Shaft Tolerances
Emag’s four-axis VT 4-4 vertical shaft turning machine handles workpieces as long as 41" and 8" in diameter with capabilities meant to meet the demand for strict-tolerance, complex automotive components.
October 2015 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Laser Machining
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on laser cutting, welding and marking machines.
Welding Machine’s Dual Pick-Up Spindles Increase Productivity
Emag’s ELC 250 Duo laser welding machine is designed to optimize the production of gearbox components using its dual machining areas.
VMC Accommodates 12 Tool Positions
Emag’s VM 9 vertical turning center is designed to machine chucked components with a maximum diameter ranging to 450 mm and features a tool turret that can be fitted with up to 12 tool positions.
Induction Machine Hardens Gear Teeth Root-to-Tip
Emag-Eldec introduces its modular induction (MIND) machine for laser induction hardening.
Modular Gear Chamfering Machine Integrates into Production Lines
Emag’s VLC 100 C gear tooth profile chamfering machine is a one of a series of modular machines that combine various Emag Group technologies on the same basic design.
Vertical Pick-Up Lathes Reduce Floor Space Requirements
Emag’s VL series vertical pick-up lathes feature a shared compact design for flexible machining.
Emag Adds Manager for Restructured Spare Parts Division
The company has divided its service and parts divisions for faster responses to customers.
February 2015 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Grinding
Click through this slideshow for a sampling of grinding equipment, ranging from hand tools and abrasives to complete grinding systems.
Crankshaft Grinder Equipped with Twin Grinding Heads
Emag’s PMD 2 crankshaft grinder incorporates the company’s Naxos-Union technology and is said to provide high output rates.
Houstex 2015 Preview Slideshow
Click through the slideshow to see a selection of technologies to be displayed at Houstex in advance of the February 24-26 trade show.
Emag Adds Sales Manager
A new sales manager will focus on the West and Midwest regions.
Hobbing Machine's Integrated Automation Shortens Cycle Times
As part of Emag’s Modular Standard Machine line, the VLC 200 H hobbing machine features integrated automation and a vertical design to dry mill gears with a maximum diameter of 8" (200 mm) and module 4.
Emag Emphasizes Modular Gear Making
A recent open house event showcased an approach to tailoring a gear production system not through custom engineering, but by assembling the line from complementary standard machines.
Turning Center Automates Workhandling
Emag’s VL 5i is capable of turning small- and medium-sized components ranging to 250 mm.
Vertical Turning Machine Integrates Automation Features
Emag’s VL 8 pick-up turning center is capable of turning larger workpieces ranging to 400 mm in diameter, such as components for powertrains of semi-trucks, excavators and buses.
Vertical Hobber Enables High-Volume Gear Production
The VLC 200 H vertical hobber from Emag is designed for flexible, high-volume gear production as part of a modular system.
An Electrochemical Option for Blisks, Blades
This machining platform offers the non-contact electrochemical/precision electrochemical processes for five-axis milling of turbine engine blades and blisks.
Emag Adds Staff
Two new employees will provide sales leadership in their respective markets.
Solid-State Welding Machines Use Less Energy
The ELC series of solid-state welding machines from EMAG is capable of creating a carefully dosed amount of energy emitted by the laser beam on the welding point to minimize warping.
Emag Supports Michigan Manufacturing Education
The company is participating in two training initiatives.
Vertical Pick-Up Lathe for Small Components
Emag will display its VL 2 vertical pick-up turning machine for small chuck components ranging to 100 mm in diameter and measuring as long as 150 mm.
Vertical Turning Machine Provides Four-Axis Machining
Emag’s VT 2-4 vertical turning machine is capable of machining shafts as long as 400 mm and ranging to 63 mm in diameter.
ECM System Designed for High-Precision Applications
Emag offers the Comfort Standard (CS) electro-chemical machining (ECM) system.
Machine Combines Hard Turning, Grinding
Emag’s VLC 250 DS combines vertical hard turning and finish grinding in one setup on a single machine.
Four-Axis Vertical Turning Center for Shaft Production
Emag’s VTC 100-4 four-axis vertical turning machine is designed for the production of shafts ranging to 400 mm in length and 63 mm in diameter.
A Preview of Houstex 2013
This slideshow provides a sneak peek at some of the technologies that will be on display at Houstex 2013.
Turning Machines for Threading Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry
Emag’s USC turning machines are designed for pipe thread applications in the oil and gas industries.
Vertical Pick-Up Turning Machine for Large Parts
Workpieces as large as 100 mm in diameter can be completely machined on Emag’s VL 2 P, a two-spindle vertical turning machine.
Grinding Center Can Accommodate Two Spindles
Emag’s VLC 100 G vertical grinding center is designed for small chucked components with a maximum diameter of 100 mm.
Video: Two-Spindle Inverted Vertical Turning
See how Emag's vertical turning center reduces "nebenzeit."
Inherently Automated
Automatic loading and unloading is a central design principle of the vertical turret lathe.
Inverted VTLs Facilitate Single-Piece Flow
Four inverted vertical turning lathes from EMAG spurred this gear manufacturer’s move from batch-and-queue production to automated, single-piece flow.
A Look at the World’s Largest Inverted VTL
Learn about noteworthy design elements that enable this inverted vertical turret lathe to accurately and effectively machine very large components.
Key Elements of the World’s Largest Inverted VTL
A number of noteworthy design elements enable this inverted vertical turret lathe to accurately and effectively machine very large components.
Dual-Spindle Vertical Turning Center Cuts Chip-to-Chip Times
The VL2 P vertical turning center from Emag uses two spindles working in pendular mode to complete-machine workpieces as large as 100 mm in diameter in two setups.
EMAG Unveils Technology School
The Emag Technology School USA hosted its first class January 9 at machine tool builder Emag’s U.S. headquarters facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Vertical Turning Machine Offers Pendulum, Tailstock Options
The VT 2 vertical pickup turning machine can be equipped with pendulum technology for machining chucked components with 100-mm maximum workpiece diameters or with a tailstock for machining shaft-type components with 400-mm maximum lengths.
Road Report: Wish You Were Here, Day 3
Where in the world is Chris Koepfer, editor-in-chief of Production Machining? Today, he's learning about the latest manufacturing technology in southern Germany.
How Electro-Chemical Machining Works
Machine tool builder EMAG has produced a very nice video that explains and illustrates how the electro-chemical machining (ECM) process is able to perform simple deburring operations as well as produce precision surfaces and shapes.
Automotive Machining in Motion
A number of videos showing innovative ways to manufacture automotive components has recently been added to MMS Online. Read about the technologies here and then click to see them in action.
Video: Dual-Wheel, Vertical Grinding of a Camshaft
In this video, one of EMAG's VTC machines grinds a camshaft using two opposing grinding wheels. Opposing the wheels in such a way cancels axial forces on the camshaft.
Vertical Turning and Grinding Centers
Emag’s vertical turning and grinding centers—VSC 250 DS, VSC 400 DS and VSC 400 DDS—are said to combine the advantages of vertical hard turning and grinding in a single machine.
Crankshaft Grinding Process Reduces Cycle Times
Emag’s VTC 315DS vertical grinder is designed for synchronous support grinding of crankshafts, which is said to combine high flexibility and high productivity. In this process, two opposing CBN wheels machine the same point on the workpiece to cancel out axial forces generated in the feeding direction.
Four-Axis Turning Machine For Oil Pipes
EMAG’s USC 11/USC 21 series offers users a machine platform for the flexible machining of tubular components. The machine concept is characterized by the design of its “rotating tube,” which allows for complete machining of the external and internal connective sections of the oil pipes and minimizes the effort required for setup, the company says. The USC four-axis turning machine is said to offer shorter cycle times and provide higher-quality components compared with a two-axis machine.
Automated Turning For Small And Large Batches
The VL-Y from Emag is fully equipped with a Y axis (50-mm travel); a chip conveyor; a machining area extraction unit; a fluid-cooling system for spindle motor and turret; and automation equipment for loading and unloading workpieces. The machine features a recirculating workpiece storage conveyor on which “carrier prisms” deliver raw parts and collect the finish-machined components from the pick-up spindle. The pick-up station is located behind the machining area, so the operator can continue removing finish-machined components and inserting new raw parts into the carrier prisms at the front.
A New Spin On Vertical Grinding
Simultaneous, dual-wheel vertical grinding offers advantages for finishing bearing surfaces and other critical features on shafts. Having two opposing grinding wheels in contact with the workpiece at the same time neutralizes axial forces and shortens cycle times.
Redefining Multi-Spindle Machining
The premise of this mega-multi-spindle machine design is to provide a dedicated spindle for every tool required to machine a part. It proves most effective for applications in which tool change takes longer than the cutting operations.