Having the proper CAD/CAM system is critical when machining parts. Presented in this Q&A are the answers to 10 key questions about how to determine the right CAD/CAM system for your operation.
High-speed machining is an amorphous term, but can generally mean anything from 10,000 rpm to, at least theoretically, 500,000 rpm or higher. At high speeds, even the slightest toolholder movement or runout can drastically reduce tool life, spindle life, surface finish and part quality.
Some workpieces, like those that are oddly shaped, large or delicate, can be a real pain in the neck. What's the best way to securely grab a hold of them?
When not required by the customer, inspection is a likely target for shops seeking to eliminate inefficiencies within the manufacturing process, suggests the Shop Technology column in the June 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.