UK pioneers simultaneous horizontal multi-axis machining

Posted on 28 Sep 2017 by Jonny Williamson

A unique partnership between Cambridge Dynamics and FANUC has delivered the world’s first simultaneous horizontal multi-axis machining centre.

L to R: John Hawkins (Cambridge Dynamics), Andy Armstrong (FANUC) and Andre Becker (Cambridge Dynamics). The new SOHMAX (Simultaneous Operation, Horizontal Multi-Axis) machine – launched at EMO 2017 – has been specifically designed for multi-axis machining operations on both ends of shafts, bars, axles and couplings. The SOHMAX was designed in partnership…

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