November 2024
Articles in this issue
Growing in Productivity and Precision
Gorilla Mill consistently achieves tight tolerances over long production runs with an ANCA grinding machine for producing premium-performance cutting tools
Workholding Systems With A Competitive Edge
Workholding systems featured during IMTS 2024 promise to help shops streamline automation, improve precision and/or reduce downtime and setup times.
3D Printing Metal and Advanced Composites
The FX10 3D composite printer with FX10 Metal Kit print engine enables printing both metal filaments and composites with continuous fiber reinforcement.
AM Add-on
The APlus Add-On for additive manufacturing supports directed energy deposition and has toolpaths developed specifically to handle any AM geometry.
Taiwan Touts AI, Custom Solutions at IMTS 2024
At IMTS 2024, Taiwan manufacturing leaders heralded their smart manufacturing progress at the "Integrate to Innovate: Smart Machine Application Forum."
Talking Points with Sandvik’s VP of Global Sales
Michael Eneberg, vice president global sales and marketing for Sweden-based AB Sandvik Coromant, discusses the habits that lead to manufacturing wellness.
Precision Key to Boring Bearing Pockets
Bearing seats must be straight, round, sized correctly and have the proper surface finish. Without these characteristics, you risk premature failure.
Tips and Tools for Tapping Threads in Hardened Materials
When choosing to tap hard material internal threads, the material hardness should be less than 55 HRC. Tapping materials greater than that isn't practical.
Adjustable Volume
The FLX tool grinder from Star Cutter Co. can grind carbide tools up to 2" in diameter and 8" in length, and can change when volume requirements change.
Explore Alternative Financing
Alternative financing can play a vital role in helping companies address challenges with cash flow or access to funds for operational and capital needs.
Best of Both Worlds
Combining additive manufacturing and subtractive machining in one machine can save significant time and money — when the application is appropriate.