Internal or external broaching machine? How to size one on force and stroke, how broaching compares with slotting, and what to send for a quote.
CNC broaching machines: internal or external, and what to ask before you buy
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Choosing a wire winding or spooling machine: what to decide before you ask for a quote
Spool, coil or figure-of-8? What to decide before asking for a winding machine quote: lengths, output, tension and end-of-coil steps, with cycle times.
GSK980TDi or GSK980TDc: which lathe control, and which drives go with it
GSK980TDi or 980TDc? Bus vs pulse and direction, absolute vs incremental encoders, which GS drives match, and which control suits a retrofit.
Retrofit, rebuild or replace: what to do with an older CNC machine
Is your older CNC lathe or mill worth a retrofit, a rebuild or a replacement? Check the iron first, see what drives the cost and what to send us.
When a standard CNC isn’t enough: transfer machines and special-purpose machines explained
When a standard CNC isn’t enough: how rotary transfer and special-purpose machines work, when they pay off, and when to stick with standard.
Top Trends in CNC Machine Tools for South African Manufacturers in 2025
In the fast-evolving world of manufacturing, CNC machine tools are at the forefront of innovation, especially in South Africa where industries like automotive, aerospace, and mining demand precision...
Efamatic VT 30
We have the following Efamatic VT 30 Vertical CNC lathe in stock. This machine has had the following done during the rebuild process: New linear guides fitted. New ballscrews fitted. New...
Okuma LC 40
We have the following Okuma LC 40, it’s a two-axis machine and has been completely rebuilt and upgraded and retrofitted with a Fanuc O I TF control system as follow. The machine was stripped...