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Technical articles, customer stories and Vurcon news about CNC lathes and machining centres.
Large CNC lathes: how to choose swing, length and load
Swing, distance between centers, part weight, multitasking and control: the five decisions that define a large-format CNC lathe. And the new Vurcon range, from Ø1,320 to Ø3,150 mm.
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Vurcon at EXPOMIN 2027 (Chile): CNC lathes for mining and mining maintenance
From 20 to 24 April 2027 we will be at EXPOMIN, in Santiago de Chile (Espacio Riesco, Hall 3, stand 3-M06), with lathes for the workshops and engineering shops that...
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Vurcon at Advanced Manufacturing Madrid 2026: the Vurcon electronic lathe, on display and without its enclosure
On 4 and 5 November at IFEMA, stand 4F11, we are presenting the Vurcon E510 electronic cycle lathe, displayed without its enclosure so you can see inside how it works...
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The importance of the structure in a vertical CNC machining center
When evaluating a vertical CNC machining center, buyers usually look first at the control, spindle speed or tool magazine. However, the factor that most determines real precision, service life and...
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SILMISA trusts VURCON to take the next step: precision, productivity and autonomy with the largest machining center in the range.
SILMISA is a Spanish manufacturer of machinery for the recycling sector with a nationwide reputation. Its vertical integration model (engineering, machining and assembly under one roof) requires high-precision machined components...
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Machined part: what it is, types and practical examples
What is part machining?The machined part is the component that underpins the functionality of the most demanding industrial systems, from automotive to aerospace. It is obtained through subtractive manufacturing: sculpting...
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Delivery of a Vurcon VL-106 Machining Center to an automotive workshop in Madrid
An automotive workshop in Madrid with more than four decades of experience needed to strengthen its production capacity. After analyzing its process and its real needs, the solution was the...
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Difference between 2.5, 3, 4 and 5 axes in CNC machining: complete technical guide
If you are weighing up which CNC machining configuration you need, or evaluating suppliers with different capabilities, this guide gives you the direct answer: what each number of axes solves,...
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Which machining jobs still make sense on a conventional lathe or milling machine and which already call for CNC
For years, many workshops have worked with a conventional lathe or milling machine without giving much thought to switching to CNC. And it makes sense: the conventional machine is still...
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