Ceramic savvy: Turning Performance
Five factors shaping the ceramic tool market.
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Trochoidal milling can tackle the hard stuff
Milling metals hardened to 52 HRC and harder with solid-carbide cutters doesn't require a heavy-duty, high-performance machine tool when a machinist employs trochoidal milling and applies cutting tools with an appropriate substrate, coating and geometries. (With Video.)
Crib Sheet: General Industry Coverage
Tool management systems prevent mistakes and boost the bottom line.
Triple Threaders: General Industry Coverage
A comparison of three threadmaking options.
Light it up: General Industry Coverage
Solid-state LED lighting in machine tools allows for increased visibility, reduced downtime and lower power consumption.
Booster Beam: Turning Performance
Laser-assisted machining helps manufacturers cut hard materials.
Bringing it home: Turning Performance
Horst Engineering shifts production from Mexico to Connecticut.
Sea change: Inspection Efficiency
INOVA Geophysical rethinks machining process, saves close to $1 million by reshoring production from China.
Technology waterfall: General Industry Coverage
Abrasive waterjet machines become easier to use and more affordable as equipment evolves.
Smart saws: Medical Manufacturing
Bandsaws turn high-tech with advanced control and cloud-based intelligence.
Hold fast: General Industry Coverage
High-speed machining is an amorphous term, but can generally mean anything from 10,000 rpm to, at least theoretically, 500,000 rpm or higher. At high speeds, even the slightest toolholder movement or runout can drastically reduce tool life, spindle life, surface finish and part quality.
Aluminum Alloy Growth Reflects Expanding Applications
New aluminum alloys can pose machining challenges, but they can be mastered with sound cutting strategies.
