General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

If debris or contaminants are not removed from parts, then measured values and physical dimensions can be affected, causing parts to behave unreliably and unpredictably, according to Cincinnati-based Cleaning Technologies Group LLC. "A new generation of industrial manufacturing is characterized by highly accurate machining and finishing processes, as well as precision manufacturing methods," the company writes in a new e-book available online. "Manufacturing tolerances and acceptable limits in part variation are tighter than ever."

A close look at the performance of America's top manufacturing companies reveals a surprising story of industrial growth. It also suggests an alarming future.

Designed for applications involving small and deep threads, Carmex's new MTSB Mini Mill-Thread is equipped with coolant bores that facilitate chip removal through the use of high-pressure coolant. Constructed of solid carbide with advanced PVD triple coating, the MTS works at high machining parameters for increased productivity.

Sascha Fischer, machine tool business manager at Siemens Industry Inc., discusses how CNC technology can take motion control and production data to the cloud to drive digital factory capabilities. Connecting production equipment to data networks promises increased uptime, process optimization and predictive maintenance. Most shops already have the key building block to start: the CNC that manages machine tools.

ILME "SQUICH" spring terminal rectangular connectors have provided easy quick-connect solutions for a variety of industrial machinery in rugged industrial environments. With the SQUICH (already open) spring insert technology, no tool is required to terminate rigid and or flexible cables (up to 2.5mm2) to the contacts in the connector.

A new tube clamp that lets users change the length of their nested tubing and provides full linear adjustment and locking without marring has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

A tool that is especially designed to open a split ring and hold it for assembling a wide range of products such as fishing lures, jewelry components, key chains and lanyards has been introduced by Xuron Corp.

A major manufacturing facilities upgrade enables Dillon Chuck Jaws to add the manufacturing of 2mm x 60° and 2.5mm x 60° serrations for hard-to-find top jaws, hard jaws and full-grip jaws that fit the corresponding chuck master jaws of the same hard to locate pitch. They now have the capability to manufacture virtually any serration, including 1.5mm x60°, 2mm x 60°, 2.5mm x60°, 3mm x 60°, 1/16th x 90° and 3/32 x 90°.

BLUM demos LC50-Digilog laser measurement system. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.

Phillips Precision's Products Division announces its new Spanner-Vise as part of the Inspection Arsenal LEAN, Quick-Swap inspection fixture system. Not only does Phillips Precision offer the only quick-swap standard fixture systems, but they provide quick, creative fixture design and quick shipping of orders. Inspection Arsenal tooling will help optimize an inspection process and uncover hidden profits.

Phillips Precision's Products Division announces its new Vision Corner Block as part of the Inspection Arsenal LEAN, Quick-Swap inspection fixture system. Not only does Phillips Precision offer the only quick-swap standard fixture systems, but they provide quick, creative fixture design and quick shipping of orders. Inspection Arsenal tooling will help optimize an inspection process and uncover hidden profits.

JW Winco Inc. offers GN 7237 stainless steel multiple-joint hinges with internal mounting brackets and an opening angle of 180°.