Machining

Highlights from EASTEC 2019

Cutting Tool Engineering Owner/Publisher Dennis Spaeth walked the aisles at EASTEC 2019 with his trusty camera in hand. Take a look at some of the highlights captured along the way.

Shop seeks to maximize machine tool investment

06/20/2019

Kennametal answers with turret-adapted clamping units and quick-change toolholders.

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Bet on waterjet

06/18/2019

Author:

Christopher Tate

Abrasive waterjet machining can be a terrific complement to more traditional machining processes.

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Automated data capture slow to sell

06/12/2019

Author:

William Leventon

Despite automation's advantages, the machining industry has yet to put down the pen and paper.

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Technology tames gear trouble for machine shops

06/19/2019

Author:

Kip Hanson

Make mill/turn lathes and multitask machines into gear-cutting workhorses.

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Efficiently remove material

06/13/2019

Author:

David Conigliaro

Dynamic Motion application provides constant chip load machining with efficient cutting conditions.

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STS takes tool coatings in-house

06/05/2019

Author:

Alan Richter

Toolmaker launched its coatings division a year ago with a $2.2M investment.

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Improving spindle speeds with Haimer

Making chips means making money, so keeping the spindle turning is critical for a company's bottom line. Timothy Mooney, Midwest regional sales manager for Starrag USA, distributors of high-precision machine tools, said his customers strive for a 75 percent spindle engagement time "That is the only time that they are making money."