Working hard to avoid workhardening
Thread milling nickel-base superalloys requires minimizing workhardening.
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Instead of breaking a saw blade, break it in
'A blade that is not broken in will likely only last about an hour. A properly broke-in blade should last 100 to 150 hours.'
Cylindrical die thread rolling is quick and economical
The process is suitable for making a variety of everyday products, achieving fast, economical production when metalcutting machining just doesn't cut it.
Boring: Calculating deflection: Turning Performance
Eliminating chatter, especially when boring deep holes, is one of the greatest machining challenges.
Inside the impact of inserts
CNC machines loaded with indexable tools are the foundation of modern machining.
Turn out the lights on wire EDMing
Of all machining processes, wire EDMing is perhaps best suited for lights-out manufacturing with one exception, slugs.
Additive approach to machining Ti6Al4V
Tool blanks are printed to make cutters to machine titanium.
Catching ’22’: Beat the challenges of titanium
Effectively machining titanium alloys requires suitable cutting tools, machine tools and monitoring systems.
Extended-reach toolholders remain a requirement
Multiple-axis machines increase workpiece accessibility but some jobs still require these specialized toolholders.
Bet on waterjet: Inspection Efficiency
Abrasive waterjet machining can be a terrific complement to more traditional machining processes.
Automated data capture slow to sell
Despite automation's advantages, the machining industry has yet to put down the pen and paper.
Technology tames gear trouble for machine shops
Make mill/turn lathes and multitask machines into gear-cutting workhorses.
