Medical & Healthcare

Better technology boosts use of EDMs for production applications.

Sandvik Coromant has announced the introduction of its CoroMill 325 thread whirling inserts and holders.

Datron Dynamics Inc. has announced the release of the DATRON D5 Dental Mill.

Five shops use different lights-out machining strategies, but all are focused on creating stable processes.

Manager's Desk column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Machine tool accessories can offer economical solutions to many tooling and machine setup issues. Used in combination with a machine that delivers the speed and features a shop needs, accessories can help improve productivity and reduce machine failures. This article examines the benefits of several key accessories, including spindle maintenance tools, toolholder maintenance tools, covers, indicator stands, chip fans, tool assembly devices and specialty workholding devices.

LMT Onsrud LP offers a new solid-carbide ballnose tool. According to the company, the tool's unique geometry, specially designed point and polished primary clearance and flute allow the tool to impart a fine surface finish when machining plastic.

Emuge Corp. announced the introduction of TiNox-Cut, a new series of end mills specifically developed to provide exceptional tool life when machining challenging materials.

Master Bond Inc. EP65HT-1 combines high temperature resistance and fast room temperature curing in a NASA low outgassing approved epoxy.

Shop math remains essential because feeds, speeds, angles, and setups still have to make sense on the floor. This guide explains why stronger math skills improve machining decisions.

Shops have many choices when texturing—rather than smoothing—part surfaces.

Vacuum workholding is catching on in new and different applications.