Machining

Dr. Scott Smith of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte discusses the benefits of hydrostatic bearings in his Machine Technology column for the July 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

You may not have heard, but ultrasonic waves can help machine precise features into hard, brittle materials.

Cutting Tool Engineering Senior Editor Evan Jones Thorne interviews Len Graham of Rexam Mold Manufacturing.

A testy welding test.

Regain business from a former customer by winning bids on a family of shafts with multiple grooves. Versatile grooving and turning tools.

Boost productivity by reducing machine downtime. Six 5-axis milling machines with pallet systems and lights-out manufacturing capability.

Ensure custom motorcycle parts still seamlessly interface with OEM models after converting them from composites to metal. Scanning and CAD modeling services.

There are many reasons for cutting force to vary, even during stable milling. These include tool teeth entering and exiting the cut, instantaneous changes in chip thickness, and tooth orientation changing as the tool rotates. However, it is possible to arrange the cutting conditions in a simple way and keep the cutting force constant.

Tips and tricks for performing layout work.

Produce flight-critical hydraulic pumps more rapidly and precisely. A multifeed honing system.