General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the invention of cemented carbide. This class of alloys, known for its ability to withstand high temperatures and fast machining, is the foundation of many modern machine tools. Cemented carbide has a rich history, both for the industry and for Sandvik Coromant. What might the next 100 years hold?

Bearing longevity and efficiency depend on how well you maintain them. Even quality bearings can quickly wear or (worse) completely fail prior to their predicted B10 life if not properly maintained. n

Amid global rivalries and increasing demand for rare earth magnets, more precise, efficient grinding technology offers proactive manufacturers a competitive advantage.n

The Aerospace Industries Association Board of Governors officially added Sandvik Coromant to its list of Associate Members on June 1.

Star SU, the marketing, sales and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has named James Doughty to the position of product sales manager responsible for national medical sales.

Ceratizit has named Brian Krebs as the company's technical sales engineer based in Houston. Krebs will focus on special tooling concepts.

Igaging EZ-View DRO Plus Digital Scales with Remote Readouts for horizontal or vertical measurements, with absolute encoders, are available with measurable ranges of 0-6"/150mm, 0-12"/300mm, 0-24"/600mm, 0-36"/900mm from KBC Tools & Machinery. They have a resolution of .0005"/.01mm/1/128". Igaging EZ-View DRO Plus Digital Scales with Remote Readout Kits come complete with on/off button, present button, hold button, origin button, a 76" remote cable length, mounting brackets, 3V CR2032 battery,and an articulating arm to allow for stacking multiple displays

The evolution and ehnancement of SprutCAM X user interface will continue. "Less interface is better" sounds simple in theory, but it becomes an extremely challenging task when dealing with CAM software with thousands of features. For many years we have been striving to keep the UI as simple and lightweight as possible. In the last couple of years, we started to think about how to make the interface feel natural and comfortable to the human eye.With its lightweight interface, intuitive design and machine-aware programming technology, SprutCAM X 17 becomes extremely easy to learn and use as a CAD/CAM software.

Cosen Saws V-1822 is an exceptional entry-level cutting solution that is simple and reliable. Ideal for workshops and small-scale operations, this saw is easy to use and allows operators to control the entire cutting process manually. Cosen Saws V-2026NC & V-2230NC represent a significant step up in terms of efficiency and productivity. These versatile band saws replace manual operation with easy-to-use semi-automatic features, making it an excellent choice for medium-scale industrial applications.

Mantis 3rd Gen features include; improved optics for both hand-to-eye coordination and excellent depth perception, a 3-position turret to house up to 3 objectives ranging from 3x to 15x, the introduction of an 8x super long working distance lens, five different illumination options providing flexibility to optimize the lighting to view the perfect image, and the Mantis PIXO offers an improved, higher resolution camera for image and video capture. The system also features an option to switch between white light and UV light using a toggle switch.

Designed with low inertia cycling components makes the Posidyne clutch brake more efficient, requiring less motor horsepower to accelerate the load, and less torque to stop the load. Their totally enclosed design is impervious to dust, chips, chemicals, coolants, caustic wash down, weather, and more, making them ideal for hostile environments. They are field proven in diverse applications such as lumber mills, shingle plants, fiberglass insulation production, food processing, packaging, metalworking, and more.

Researchers strive to reduce precious metal use in catalytic converters.