Machine Tool product review for June 2012
The CTE editorial staff offers a machine tool product review.
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Turning and hobbing combined
END USER: Mercury Marine, (920) 929-5000, www.mercurymarine.com. CHALLENGE: To increase productivity when machining driveshafts and propeller shafts. SOLUTION: A lathe with a hob assembly. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Okuma America Corp., (704) 588-7000, www.okuma.com
Tool for faster service
END USER: Fox Valley Metrology Ltd., (920) 426-5894, www.foxvalleymetrology.com. CHALLENGE: Providing faster service when repairing hand-held instruments. SOLUTION: A honing tool that allows repairing measurement instruments at a customer's site. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Brush Research Manufacturing Co. Inc., (323) 261-2193, www.brushresearch.com.
Software increases spindle utilization: Drilling Performance
END USER: Mainland Machine, (805) 543-7149, www.mainlandmachine.com. CHALLENGE: Increase spindle run times. SOLUTION: CAM system that enables efficient programming when machining with custom fixture plates. SOLUTION PROVIDER: DP Technology Corp., (805) 388-6000, www.dptechnology.com
Tips for turning parts on manual lathes, part 2
As a follow-up to my April column, here are additional tips for enhancing the operation of a manual lathe.
Workholding for nonround parts: Turning Performance
When it comes to workholding, one size definitely does not fit all. For example, workholding setups for round parts have similarities to setups used for all other prismatic (nonround) parts, but the latter has unique challenges.
Linear motion via ballscrew drives
Linear motion of machine tool axes is often achieved using screws and nuts.
Cranking up feed rates: General Industry Coverage
I use resin- and metal-bond diamond wheels and used to manually stick them. Now our machine does it automatically and I don't have the "feel" to determine if the wheel is being stuck hard enough. Is there a way to know how fast I should stick?
Recognizing worthy suppliers: People & Companies
My relationship with suppliers as of late can be summed up as, "no news is good news." Even so, just as we like to receive gratitude and recognition from our customers, it's important to remember that our suppliers should be recognized and their value shouldn't be overlooked.
Bombarding ceramics: General Industry Coverage
A shot peening process that removes distortion from thin ceramic parts.
Flexible gear milling
A new method for producing gears on mill/turn machines
Replacement parts: Turning Performance
Ceramic parts help solve problems caused by metal and plastic implants.
