Robots done right
Can robots improve your deburring operation?
Operation / Process
Fabrication & Cutting
FastLap
Engis Corp. says its FastLap lapping and polishing system has been engineered specifically to meet the demand for super-high finish lapping and polishing processes and can achieve sub 0.1 microinch Ra finished lapped surfaces.
Paser 4
Flow International Corp. has announced the launch of the Paser 4 Ultra Component Life (UCL) abrasive waterjet cutting head.
LS100 EX YAG
Gravograph Inc., a laser engraving solutions company based in Duluth, Ga., recently announced the launch of its new laser solution for marking on metals and plastics: the LS100EX YAG.
Monster machines
Applications, accuracy issues and infrastructure requirements for large-part machine tools.
Measuring and managing drawbar forces
Machine Technology column by Dr. Scott Smith.
Peck-B-Gone
Productive Times on Sun Manufacturing Co., 832-448-http://www.ctemag.com/aa_pages/2012/1201, www.sun-mfg.com. Challenge: Efficiently drill through-holes in 4130 steel parts. Solution: A modular, indexable-insert drill that eliminated pecking cycles. Solution Provider: Kennametal Inc., 800-446-7738, www.kennametal.com.
Finish line
Finishing hardened workpieces on multitask machines that provide grinding and hard turning and/or hard milling capabilities can prove beneficial.
Cranking out savings
Productive Times on Tulsa Machine Works Inc., 918-834-0911. Challenge: Reduce tooling costs when milling crankshafts. Solution: Tool repair and modification services. Solution Provider: Carbide Tool Services Inc., 800-243-9577, www.carbidetool.com.
Proactive progress
Productives Times: Proactive progress. End user: Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant. Challenge: Improve productivity and maximize quality when machining aluminum heads. Solution: Replaceable-head reamers with PCD cutting edges. Solution provider: Mapal Inc.
Cutter sources
Shop Operations column for December 2009 issue.
Silver lining at the end of a crazy year
Manager's Desk column for December 2009 issue.