Spiral Machining
There has been an increase in demand for scroll, or spiral, compressors as the accuracy of the methods used to make them have improved.
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Overview of CemeCon’s HiPIMS PVD coating deposition process
Produced by CemeCon, this five-minute video offers a visual overview of the pre-treatment, coating and post-treatment steps the company takes to apply a PVD coating to tools using its high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) method. (No audio.)
Lauding Light Cutting: Heat Control in Medical Machining
If a milling strategy comes along that promises critical advantages like higher productivity & longer tool life, it should be no surprise shops flock to it
Grinding Fatigue
The Grinding Doc reviews a recent finding that bad grinding caused an Alaska Air Boeing 737's landing gear to fail during landing on Aug. 30, 2023.
Horizontal bandsaw for bundled and solid materials
The HBE663A Dynamic horizontal bandsaw from Behringer Saws Inc. for sawing bundled materials features a double clamping vice that the company says securely clamps both the starting material and the finished cut, making it suited for bundle cutting or single cuts.
Bodor Laser Commits $20 million to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing and support operations
Bodor Laser, a manufacturer of fiber laser cutting technology, has made a $20 million strategic investment to strengthen its U.S. presence and advance the next phase of regional growth.
Smart factory tools for abrasive waterjet systems
The OMAX advanced abrasive waterjet systems from Hypertherm Associates offers robust technology tools to help companies looking to integrate Smart Factory processes and digitalization into their operations.
ECKI-H4R-CF Solid Carbide Endmills
ISCAR has expanded its ECKI-H4R-CF solid carbide endmill line with the addition of a 1" diameter and a broad range of new corner radii options. Specifically engineered for high-efficiency machining of titanium, these tools are optimized for full slotting operations up to 2xD.
Accurate Metal Products installs AI-enhanced grinding robots in U.S. factory
Accurate Metal Products (AMP), a steel processor and fabricator, has installed two AI-powered EasyGrinder robotic systems from Dutch manufacturer Teqram. AMP says this installation is the first of its kind in the United States.
4 of the Best Spindles for High-Speed Machining
High-speed machining requires exceptional precision from every machine tool component. At the heart of this performance lies the spindle. Selecting one of the best spindles for high-speed machining is crucial, but it is more than about chasing high RPM. Engineers must weigh multiple factors to ensure consistent accuracy and uptime.
Tank and vessel cleaning nozzle
The BETE HydroClaw (HC) tank and vessel cleaning nozzle from EXAIR features a clog-resistant design, which makes it an ideal solution for industries that demand powerful, maintenance-free tank cleaning, such as breweries, wineries, chemical processing plants, or food processing facilities that use small- to medium-sized tanks.
Ropeway technology maker integrates robotic grinding into production process
The Doppelmayr Group, a manufacturer of ropeway technology, which is used to transport people and goods by cable, is streamlining the grinding and blasting of plasma and flame cut parts with the introduction of Teqram's EasyGrinder autonomous robot.
