Trace-A-Matic expands aerospace and defense 5-axis machining capacity

Trace-A-Matic has installed a second DMG Mori CTX Beta 1250 TC 5-axis mill turn center.

Precision machining company Trace-A-Matic Corp. has installed a second DMG Mori CTX Beta 1250 TC 5-axis mill turn center at its Brookfield, Wis., location. This acquisition bolsters the company’s manufacturing capabilities and increases its capacity to meet growing demand in the aerospace and defense industries.

The company says the machine tool enables it to manufacture complex components with intricate geometries and tight tolerances. The machining center’s multitasking capabilities and high spindle speeds reduce production times, the manufacturer reports.