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Dry Out

03/01/2000
Author:
Don Graham
As the government publishes ever-stricter regulations for metalworking fluids, more shops try dry machining. The author examines the cost benefits of machining dry and looks at the various types of tool materials designed to enhance dry-machining applications.
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Eye on Ions

02/01/1995
Author:
James Treglio
Ion implantation bombards a tool's surface with accelerated metal ions. According to this article, the process increases tool life and the performance of tool coatings. Two theories explaining why the process works are also discussed.
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Understanding EDMed Surfaces

04/01/1996
Author:
Lawrence Rhoades
EDMing removes material at such high temperatures that the process produces metallurgical changes in the material surrounding the cut. This article discusses the various surface effects and how they can be detected and measured. It also reviews the different methods for correcting or removing the surface flaws and roughness caused by EDMing.
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Good News About Eta Phase

02/01/1998
Author:
Michael Weiner
The presence of an eta phase between a coating and the substrate is generally considered harmful to coating adhesion. However, this article argues that when the formation of the eta phase is carefully controlled, it can actually enhance adhesion. The conditions that promote the formation of beneficial eta phase are explained.
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Freer Thinking

08/01/1999
Author:
Dennis Myers
This article describes a self-contained micromachining center. The unit uses PC-based controls and a video system to machine small parts with precision, while giving the machinist a magnified view for setup and prototyping.
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Synthis T6 All-in-One SCARA Robot

Synthis T6 All-in-One SCARA Robot
Epson Robots announced the expansion of its award-winning T-series with the Synthis T6 All-in-One SCARA robot. The new robot offers a way to automate factories without wasting time or money on expensive, complex, slide-based solutions. Available at the low price of $9,495, this innovative alternative installs in minutes and virtually eliminates any space-constraint issues.

High Torque Retention Knobs Offer Added Safety

High Torque Retention Knobs
Safety in design is critical to CNC milling operations end products, as well as to the machine’s profitability. As the trajectory of today’s new milling technology trends toward machines producing extremely high speeds/high rpm within a smaller overall foot print–potential safety issues can’t be ignored. Loose tools moving fast could present the potential for a lot of damage to the machine and workpiece.

SV-1000 Digital Video Borescope

SV-1000 Digital Video Borescope
Toshiba America Information Systems’ (TAIS) Imaging Systems Division introduces a small, digital video borescope with illumination, the SV-1000. The small, water-resistant chip-on-tip inspection camera measures only 1.6 mm diam. and features an integrated LED light for illumination within the 1.9-meter flexible shaft.