Productive Times

Articles • August 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Unmanned machining with confidence

Eliminate part deviations when performing lights-out machining. CAM software with the properly adjusted post-processor for automatically measuring parts on a machine tool.

Articles • July 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Time for an oil change

Eliminate component degradation on tool grinding machines. Switching to a low-viscosity, cobalt-inhibited, hydrocracked synthetic grinding oil.

Articles • July 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Improving production of backbone back-up supports

Extend tool life when machining titanium vertebrae implants and supports. A shrink-fit collet and collet chuck system.

Articles • July 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Down with downtime

Reduce downtime on three aging horizontal machining centers. Replace them with two new HMCs.

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

If it ain’t broke, fix it

Reduce cycle time when slot milling an A-36 steel part. A 4-flute, solid-carbide endmill for roughing and finishing in one pass at full slot width and depth.

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Steady in the pocket

Eliminate premature insert breakage and premature wear when facemilling. A facemill body with pockets that accurately seat inserts.

Articles • June 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Done with one

Eliminate applying two countersink tools and a tap to complete a machining operation. A combination tool that countersinks and thread mills.

Articles • May 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Consolidating inserts to lower costs

Reduce insert costs and simplify insert reordering and stocking. Consolidate the number of ISO-standard inserts applied.

Articles • May 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Super-‘rez’ ‘scope offers new view of parts

Improve cross-hole deburring and training with real-time video. A super-resolution digital microscope.

Articles • May 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Fine filtering drives lights-out operations

Consistently produce complex cutting tools, even when unattended machining. A cellular grinding oil filtration system.

Articles • April 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Flying high with diamond hones

Efficiently remove scale from the bearing surface of a high-volume, 9310 alloy steel part. A custom diamond honing tool.

Articles • April 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Following an error-free path

Confirm toolpath programming is free of errors. NC program simulation and verification software.