CNC custom machining

Mazak CNC Machines

Mazak is one of the leading companies in CNC machining. They offer a wide array of commercial quality CNC machines that can do basically anything and everything imaginable. Their machines are designed for a variety of different industries.

Mazak offers multi-tasking CNC machines, 5 axis CNC machines, turning machines, Palletech machines, horizontal machines, vertical machines, and automated machines, not to mention control solutions. Basically, if you need one, they have the machine that can do it. They even have machines that can supply the machines with more products, either one more pallet or a hundred more pallets. Their systems can basically operate by themselves with the lights out, if need be.

The multi-tasking Mazak CNC machines offer many different services such as drilling, tapping, milling, turning, boring and finishing all in the same set-up. This is what they call their Done-in-One machine. If your company is looking to be competitive, cost efficient and lean, then this is the perfect machine for you. This machine offers compressed lead times, no tolerance buildup, increase output, reduce part costs, and much more.

The 5 axis Mazak CNC machine offers both types of configurations that are typical of 5 axis machining. Positioning the work piece into different planes or variety of angles to the spindle or the continuous 5 axis cutting motion is what this machine is capable of. It will do both. With the advancement in technology, the affordability of the 5 axis CNC machines have improved and now many companies will only buy this particular machine for their business.

The Mazak turning center stresses productivity. This machine offers the shortest amount of time from set up to start up. Programming is basically fairly easy as many components are already built in, making this machine perfect for new comers. Built in parameters include: cutting speeds and feeds, tool management, tool path and checking 3D simulation.

Mazak CNC machines serve a variety of different industries which include: the aerospace industry, energy industry, medical industry, automotive industry, con/agra industry, contract manufacturing, and mass production. Their machines can be useful in all of these industries.

The Mazak CNC machines are well designed and can stand up to the test of time. They offer plenty of support for their product and can get your business set up like it needs to be to improve quality, efficiency and still be cost effective. If you are looking for the perfect CNC machine that can take your business to the next level, then Mazak is definitely the answer to your dreams.

If you have any further questions about Mazak CNC machines, visit their website. You will be able to find a variety of information about their different machines, customer support, their technology centers and the services that they have to offer. Contact them via telephone or email and they will be able to answer any questions that you may have. Depending upon what you need, they will be able to get you up and going with a Mazak CNC machine.

By Ivan Irons

Printing machines for shirts

T Shirt Printing.

Two major brands dominating the direct garment printing industry is the FastJet and the InkJet printers. For the longest time the knock on these machines is that they did not do well with darker colors and would not print on black t shirts at all. Well that is history with new improvements and they are now available in different sizes that will print up to 8 t shirts at a time.

The machines run as low as about 8k and all the way up to 40k for the 8 at a time t shirt printer. What is great about these machines is that they take most of the skill out of the printing job. While screen printing is still regarded as the superior way to print on t shirts, it looks like direct garment printing is a close runner up and has passed the iron on technique and really all other printing methods of choice. Some of the great new additions to the newer models include:

• Ink costs of 15 to 40 cents per print for light garments.
• Excellent wash ability.
• CE Marked for European Conformity.
• Print from any graphics program.
• Print on 100% cotton and 50/50 shirts, towels, caps, and more.
• Easy to use - just push a button!
• Superb detail ...better than screen print!
• Great for name drops!
• T-Jet2™ is portable for events.
• Excellent support - six days a week!
• Buy from someone you know and trust.
• Safe, water based textile ink - solvent and odor free.
• Brilliant color and prints! Very soft hand and feel!
• Perfect for individual shirts or production runs.
• World-wide service network.
• White ink on black shirts!
• Easy to use - just push a button!
• Excellent wash ability.
• Superb detail ...better than screen print!
• Excellent support - six days a week!
• Buy from someone you know and trust.
• Print on 100% cotton, 50/50, caps, and more.
• Ink costs of 15 to 40 cents per print for light shirts.
• Safe, water based textile ink - solvent and odor free.
• Brilliant color and prints! Very soft hand and feel!
• Perfect for individual shirts or production runs.
• Print from any graphics program.
• Great for name drops!
• World-wide service network.
• White ink on black shirts!
• Includes White Upgrade Kit, Installation and Training

The screen printing industry is buzzing with this newer way to print because it has overcome some of its major negatives from conception. While the art of screen printing is not negatively affected yet, it is believed that one day in the future the direct garment method will be the first choice among the pros as it will cut out the ability to have errors and will eventually become a quicker method for mass production.

For right now it is a great way for a smaller t shirt business to get started and will allow someone who is not a skilled screen printer to still create their own t shirts to greatly reduce the costs of screen printing.

The machines are not cheap which is still a major draw back but as popularity increases I believe like all things we will see a drop in the prices of these machines as manufacturing becomes increased. For more information about these direct garment printing machines you should check out the imachinegroup for ordering information as well as for further product knowledge.

By Dutch Schultz

Pharmaceutical machinery & equipment

Filling Machines For Pharmaceuticals.

The pharmaceutical industry brings out products in various forms. The product ranges include tablets, capsules, liquid medications, powders, injections and many more. These different kinds of products are packaged using different kinds of filling machines.

Form, fill and seal machines are filling machines that use flexible, heat sealable, plastic film for making packages which are filled with a product and sealed. Different kinds of filling machines are used for containers like bags, bottles and cans. Filling machines used for such containers can be adjusted to fill a predetermined quantity of product into each container.

Certain filling operations require the use of leveling resins and filling compounds to level surfaces and fill cavities. Powder, granular and other bulk solid materials form the bulk of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Solids feeders are used to deliver such products along a process line on to storage bins, conveyors and product containers.

Several pharmaceutical products are powders that are compressed and compacted into various shapes for ease of handling. Powder compacting equipment is used to shape powders into predetermined shapes.

Some pharmaceutical products can be formed, filled, sealed, wrapped and packaged using sophisticated automatic machinery. The type of product and the cost factor determine the use of such products.

A few different types of closing styles are used in the pharmaceutical industry. Closing machines are pressed into use for tying wires, narrow metal straps or tapes around the neck of a bag; placing lids on cans and drums and other kinds of closing operations.

The pharmaceutical industry has special filling needs like filling vials and infusion bottles. There are filling machines that handle this kind of a filling at high speeds. Most machines of this kind can fill 400- 500 bottles a minute. This is necessary as several liquid medicines come in individual dose packing. Medicines for injections fall in this category. So there is a high volume in terms of numbers of individual dose bottles that are required on a regular basis.

By Elizabeth Morgan

Injection Molding Machines

The injection molding process was invented in 1872. Since then, the injection molding business and the plastic industry has ballooned into a multi billion dollar business venture. In fact, thirty two percent of plastics by weight are processed through injection molding. Injection molding has greatly helped in making the US economy boom because through it, cheap and durable consumer and industrial items essential to almost all industries is made possible.

Components of the injection molding machine


The injection molding machine converts granular or pelleted raw plastic into final molded parts through the use of a melt, inject, pack and cool cycle for thermoplastics.

A basic injection molding machine is typically composed of the following: injection system, hydraulic system, mold system, clamping system and control system. The clamping tonnage and shot size are both used in identifying the dimensions of the injection molding machine for thermoplastics, which is the main factor in the whole process. Other consideration include rate of injection, pressure, design of screw, thickness of the mold and distance between tie bars.

Functions of the machine

The injection molding machine can be classified into three categories, namely: general purpose machines, precision/tight-tolerance machines and high-speed thin-wall machines. All three types require auxiliary equipment to function. These support equipment includes dryers (resin), material handling equipment, granulators, mold temperature controllers and chillers, part-handling equipment and part-removal robots.

There are a lot of companies specializing in quality injection molding, but they are not all the same. The best ones fast, flexible and customer driven both for large and small quantities. These companies usually have state-of-the-art facility with full scale thermoplastic and thermoset capabilities, computer-aided manufacturing, skilled machine operators and quality assurance team.

By Kent Pinkerton

Meat Grinders

Meat grinders are appliances used for chopping or cutting meat. The whole piece of meat has to be disintegrated or cut into smaller pieces before cooking. Meat grinders are used for this purpose. The meat may be tough meat like lamb, pork, buffalo, or beef, or soft like chicken, duck, or rabbit.

Meat grinders are capable of chopping both tough and soft meat varieties. Meat grinders may be manually operated or operated using electricity. The basic principle behind these grinders is the same. The meat is added to the grinder and the wheels are operated resulting in the required operation. In manual grinders the wheels are turned manually, whereas in electrical grinders the wheels are operated by switching on the start button.


The amount of meat to be processed, the time factor, and the cost factor decide the type of machine to be purchased. If a large quantity of meat has to be processed, electrical meat grinders are the best. For households the quantity of meat to be processed would be less and manually operated meat grinders are therefore the best.

These meat grinders are quite affordable. The lowest price is around $20. Branded ones and high-end meat grinders cost at the least $3000. The cost difference is mainly due to the amount of meat that can be processed and the power of the machine.

There is no longer the need for buying canned meat. The meat can be processed at home itself and is an added advantage that the meat is fresh. Hunters and others who tend their own fowls can process their meat as and when required. This aspect enables healthy living. This also acts as a check on the over intake of meat by people. The meat processed may be used for many purposes.

They may be used as fillings in sausages, burgers, fillets, meatloaves and sandwiches. Foodstuffs bought from the shops not only have meat fillings in burgers and sausages, but also may include other fatty substances. This is avoided when meat is processed at home and sausages or burgers are prepared at home. The meat processed using meat grinders is more consistent when compared to that of other food processors. They are available in various sizes, models and price ranges.
By Max Bellamy

How To Choose The Best Business Card Processing Machines?

To accept credit card purchases from your customers, you need a simple Business card processing machine to read the magnetic stripe on the card. A receipt can be printed for the customer aftr the transaction has been authorized with some Business card processing machines having printers connected and some having them built in.

Some terminals are better suited to retail. Some are wireless for mobile transactions. You need to choose the right Business card processing machine for your business.


In case your business requires you to accept credit cards on location, like a home service call, almost any Business card processing machines will work in a phone outlet allowing you to take the equipment with you. Taking a printer along always might be filled with hassles. However, a terminal with a built in printer would work.

Business card processing machines in this configuration are also wireless. You can process a transaction almost anywhere. Or you can take an old style sliding imprinter with you, get an imprint of the card, and bring it back to your business to key in the numbers. You can also use a cellular phone with some Business card processing machine. Or process online with a Virtual Business card processing terminal if you have access to the Internet.

If you are accepting credit cards over the phone, as in mail-order, everything works the same except you will have to key in the numbers from the credit card. You would be unable to swipe the card through a reader, since your customer would not be present.

A printer is helpful when you want to keep track of purchases easily and send your customer a receipt. Otherwise, you would need to keep track of reference numbers and authorization numbers that are returned to the terminal's LED readout, when completing a sale.

If you have a restaurant, nightclub, beauty salon, or a business where you need a Business card processing machine that can track your sales receipts, you'll need a Business card processing machine that can track multiple accounts. Waitresses can have their tips separated, the different chairs in a beauty salon can each have a code number, and each could have their day's receipts assigned to the code and tracked by a Business card processing machine. Have your daily or weekly transactions broken down into categories such as average ticket, and MasterCard versus American Express purchases for example.
By Zed Miller

Filling Machines For Pharmaceuticals

The pharmaceutical industry brings out products in various forms. The product ranges include tablets, capsules, liquid medications, powders, injections and many more. These different kinds of products are packaged using different kinds of filling machines.

Form, fill and seal machines are filling machines that use flexible, heat sealable, plastic film for making packages which are filled with a product and sealed. Different kinds of filling machines are used for containers like bags, bottles and cans. Filling machines used for such containers can be adjusted to fill a predetermined quantity of product into each container.


Certain filling operations require the use of leveling resins and filling compounds to level surfaces and fill cavities. Powder, granular and other bulk solid materials form the bulk of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Solids feeders are used to deliver such products along a process line on to storage bins, conveyors and product containers.

Several pharmaceutical products are powders that are compressed and compacted into various shapes for ease of handling. Powder compacting equipment is used to shape powders into predetermined shapes.

Some pharmaceutical products can be formed, filled, sealed, wrapped and packaged using sophisticated automatic machinery. The type of product and the cost factor determine the use of such products.

A few different types of closing styles are used in the pharmaceutical industry. Closing machines are pressed into use for tying wires, narrow metal straps or tapes around the neck of a bag; placing lids on cans and drums and other kinds of closing operations.

The pharmaceutical industry has special filling needs like filling vials and infusion bottles. There are filling machines that handle this kind of a filling at high speeds. Most machines of this kind can fill 400- 500 bottles a minute. This is necessary as several liquid medicines come in individual dose packing. Medicines for injections fall in this category. So there is a high volume in terms of numbers of individual dose bottles that are required on a regular basis.
By Elizabeth Morgan

Sleep Apnea Machines - Equipment to Let You Sleep Easier

Did you know there are approximately 18 million Americans that have sleep apnea? The statistics are staggering if you consider that 1 in 15 people in the U.S. are suffering from this problem every night. Many people suffer from sleep apnea for various reasons. For the person suffering from this disorder, there has to be a solution because this is one problem that can be a killer.

Sleep Apnea Machines are one way the person who has this problem can rest a little easier. They are also called CPAP machines for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. This makes it a little more clear. They do exactly what they say they do. They are handy machines with a lot of different features.

They have a mask and hose, a Bi-level pressure or C-flex and a data card. Ok, so now you are asking what these are and what do they do.

The mask is pretty self explanatory except the one thing it must do is fit properly. If it does not the air can leak out and this is defeating the purpose as well as being an annoyance to someone who is trying to sleep.

The main reason the mask may slip is that the person suffering from sleep apnea is supposed to sleep on their side. If you have ever tried sleeping on your side with a mask on your face, you know the pillow can push the mask and make it slip and slide. So you should choose a smaller mask as well as a couple different types. One that sends the air to your mouth and not your nose or one that sends the air to your nose is available.

Next is the bi-level pressure or C-Flex. The pressure is either a continual pressure such as the older models had or bi-level. This means the pressure is not as high when you breathe out. Called C-Flex as well this is a feature that if you did not have would make it very hard to breathe out. There is a model that will increase the pressure every so often (usually 5 minute intervals) until the full capacity is reached.

There are heated humidifiers that are designed for keeping the airway from becoming too dry. Included as well is a battery pack. They also come with an adapter that you can use to hook to your car battery.

A data storage is also available which records the information that it gathers as you are sleeping. The sleep apnea you experience and the amount of sleep you are getting are recorded and stored for a doctor to examine. The data can be stored for up to 9 months if necessary. Using a data card the information can be sent to your doctor or there are ones that you can hook to your personal computer. The method is up to you.

The sleep apnea machines come with a choice of AC. It can be used in the U.S. or Europe. The hose that comes with the machine is standard at 6 feet however; you can get longer ones, up to 12 feet. Over 12 feet though and the pressure will not be maintained. If you need a hose longer than 12 feet you will have to use a machine that has increased pressure.

By Dianna Yvonne Smith

CNC Precision Machining Information

CNC precision machining can provide ultra precise measurements on any type of job and for any type of product, part, etc. The more axes that the machine operates on the better the results are for precision. Most of the time, the best precision capabilities comes from the CNC 5 axis machines.

A five axis CNC machine offers a wide range of possibilities for any shop. These machines can create basically anything imaginable, even a replica of the human head. Most machines operate on two or three axes; however, 2D and 3D effects are all that can be created. The five axis machines offer so much more. You can create the hardest angles, closets cuts, etc.

Five axis machining offers a tolerance range of 1 micron (0.000039") to 100 microns (0.003937"). This type of ultra precision machining is probably as close as you can come to being perfect.

CNC (computer numerical controlled) technology combined with robotic technology offers every company a better way of doing things. These machines can operate on their own with very little human intervention. Controlled by a computer program, the accuracy of these machines can be matched by no other. The better the program is, the better the machine capabilities are.

In other words, highly skilled programmers can create programs that will allow the closest accuracy that there possibly is. Other things can affect the accuracy of the machines. For instance: the environment. Most facilities have a temperature controlled environment that these machines operate in on a daily basis. Small factors such as this can help with the accuracy of the machine.

The operators of the machine also have a part in the accuracy of the machine. The right tools for the job have to be set up, the material has to be placed properly in the machine and the program has to run right with no flaws. The programs are designed in a code that is for the CNC technology and one little mistake in the program, can make the machine be a little off and the end product that is created will not be to the right specifications.

To be able to gain even more accuracy and precision out of a machine, the operators must "know" their machines. We're not talking about knowing how to load it or how to set it up; the operator must know the technology and the behavior of the machine. Operators, who understand this and know the behavior of their machine, can push the machine beyond the limits that the manufacturers originally developed the machine for. Squeezing every little ounce of precision and accuracy out of a machine can help you to perform a wider range of projects where the results are sure to please anyone.

CNC precision machining can be learned, but the precision can be improved through the knowledge of the operator. There are schools available that can teach you the basics of CNC machining; however, the facts beyond the basics are can be learned through years on the job.

By Ivan Irons

Precision Machining

Precision machining involves producing of metal parts, which are extremely intricate and are mainly made from thin metal sheets. Besides precision metal parts are often custom made for specific purposes. However there are distinct techniques such as chemical etching, metal stamping, and RF shielding for producing precision metal parts.

The chemical etching process is mainly used for producing precision metal parts. The machining system offers great flexibility for producing precision metal parts, with unusual configuration as well as metals with tight tolerance within .0005". Besides the chemical etching machines are capable of producing, small holes and bars that are not possible with most stamping process.


The chemical etching machine uses state-of-the-art-CAD software enabled with ¼ mil resolution in the production process, which facilitates speedy and low cost operations. The machining system is ideal for both the prototype, and production of large quantities of precision metal parts. Chemically etching machined products also play a significant role in supporting the NASA research system.

Similarly the metal stamping machining process, which is also referred to as progressive die stamping, or long run metal stamping, is extensively used in production of precision metal parts with thickness from .002" to .135". The technique is mainly used for processing low cost parts that have three dimensions.

The r f shielding machining enables processing of precision metal parts such as RF shields. The machine helps in the production of customized as well as standard RF shields. The machine is capable of manufacturing product parts from a simple five-sided box, to a complex multi-cavity shield with removable lids. Besides the machining process facilitates production of flat, formed, plated, removable lids, with or without logos, and part numbers. Moreover, standard RF shielding are available in 54 dimensions and are provided with a prototype kit, which enables the operator with the flexibility to design custom RF shields.

The advances in precision machines have provided a significant boost to the aeronautic industry, as airplanes need parts, which are designed with utmost perfection. Precision machining has made it possible to manufacture improved hospital tools, thus greatly serving a social cause, as well.

By Ross Bainbridge

Laser engraving machine

Laser engravers are a little bit different than traditional engraving machines. With the laser engraving machine, no actual piece of mechanics (tools, bits, and so on) ever comes into contact with the surface that is being engraved. The laser itself does the engraving and there is no need to constantly be replacing engraving tips like with the other machines.

The laser beam is directed at the surface of the material which is to be engraved and it traces patterns onto the surface. This is all controlled through the computer system. The center (focal) point of the laser actually is very hot and can either vaporize the material or causes what is called the glass effect. The glass effect is where the surface actually just cracks and the material can be removed, revealing the engraving that has been done. There is no cutting process with the laser engraving machine.

The laser engraving machine usually works around the X and Y axis. The machine may me the mobile unit while the surface stays still. The surface may move while the laser stays still. Both the surface and the laser can move. No matter what way the machine is configured to work, the affects will always be the same.
Laser engravers can be used for many different things. Stamping is one of them. Stamping is used in several industries to mark their products either through numbers or expiration. It is a considerably fast process and is an easy way for the company to achieve this.

Laser engraving machines are available in commercial grades or for the small business that does not require a very large machine. The machines are designed to engrave on various types of materials, such as: wood, plastic, metal, etc. You can design and create some beautiful pieces of jewelry, art, wood plaques, awards, furniture, etc. The possibilities are endless with the laser engraving machine.

These machines also work through software programs. You can basically engrave any graphic that you want, even pictures. Take a picture, scan it into your computer, import the picture to your software program, change it to the grayscale, configure the lasers speed, etc and then send it to the laser for printing. Sometimes you have to hit the buttons on the laser engraving machine for the print job to actually start.

People have even made homemade DIY laser engravers. There was a video on YouTube that showed a high school shop student with his homemade laser engraver and it was working, engraving into a piece of wood. Do not think that you have to spend a lot of money on purchasing a laser engraving machine because you do not. You can actually build one yourself, if you are brave enough to try. It is possible as the YouTube videos prove.

By Ivan Irons