Articles • January 1, 2015 • Alan Richter Turning to hybrid New hybrid cermet inserts that significantly enhance abrasion and fracture resistance.
Articles • January 1, 2015 • Alan Richter A firm, flexible grip An off-the-shelf robotic gripper that conforms to a variety of parts shapes without reprogramming.
Articles • October 1, 2014 • Alan Richter As the U turns A U-axis system that enables complete machining of a part on one standard machine tool without rotating the workpiece or moving it to a lathe.
Articles • October 1, 2014 • Alan Richter So long bactericide Metalworking fluids formulated to be bactericide-free and nearly odorless.
Articles • September 1, 2014 • Alan Richter So cool it’s crazy Solid-carbide end mills with unique cooling channels to enable significant productivity gains.
Articles • September 1, 2014 • Alan Richter Shrink-fit insert body Semifinished inserts within which PCBN tips are fixed in a steel body via thermal shrink fitting.
Articles • August 1, 2014 • Alan Richter Speed meets performance A new arc technology for depositing smooth PVD coatings on cutting tools.
Articles • August 1, 2014 • Alan Richter Connecting the dots A system to share real-time data between a lathe's CNC and bar feeder.
Articles • July 1, 2014 • Alan Richter Height of accuracy A noncontact, standoff-height sensing system for waterjet machines.
Articles • July 1, 2014 • Alan Richter Hard chrome replacement An environmentally friendly material coating with an extremely high bond strength.
Articles • June 1, 2014 • Alan Richter Automation marches on Mobile robots for massive-part manufacturers.
Articles • June 1, 2014 • Alan Richter Chatter-free finish A software application to identify and monitor chatter when machining.