Machining

News • May 24, 2021

Why turn when you can grind?

The Weifuautocam Precision Machinery Corporation from Wuxi, China is using a Grindstar profile and cut-off machine from Junker for the production of adjusting screws for high-pressure hydraulic pumps. Weifuautocam, a part of the Weifu Group, began collaborating with Junker in 2000.

News • May 23, 2021

Velo3D adds Stefan Krause to board

Velo3d Inc., a Campbell, California, manufacturer of additive manufacturing (AM) technology for high-value metal parts, appointed Stefan Krause to the company's board of directors as audit committee chair.

Products • May 18, 2021

M213 STREAKERS

M213 STREAKERS feature three extremely large flute cavities, uniquely designed end face and gashing, and 37-degree helixes to achieve deep cuts and high feed rates. IMCO's special end face and flute grinds combine to create a free cutting action allowing aggressive plunging and ramping moves

Products • May 18, 2021

ESPRIT TNG 4.7 CAM Software

ESPRIT TNG now also enables manufacturers to perform face-milling operations with a unique "roll-in" lead-in strategy recommended by Sandvik Coromant to improve surface quality, reduce cycle time, and extend tool life. This lead-in technique positions the cutter for ideal thick-to-thin chip formation, which indicates that the insert engages the material deeply enough at entry to make a significant cut before exiting smoothly to reduce vibration and ensure consistent, high-quality surface finish.

Articles • May 17, 2021

Organic molecules help cutting

Researchers at Purdue University have come up with a solution for cutting 'gummy' metals

Products • May 15, 2021

MunchMan Conveyor

The MunchMan uses primary and secondary belts installed at the lower curve and through the incline and chip discharge areas of the system. These belts run in unison to grab chips, compress them and carry them securely up steep inclines. This design eliminates the risk of conveyor jams that can occur when chip balls tumble at the lower curve or jam in the conveyor incline section.

Products • May 15, 2021

Mastercam Design

Mastercam Design streamlines and simplifies modeling and editing geometry. It also supports advanced geometry creation, including solid and surface modeling, hybrid machining, NURBS curves and surfaces, 2D and 3D associative dimensioning, surface extension, blending, trimming, splitting, variable filleting, and hybrid modeling to complete your jobs quicker and more efficiently.

News • May 14, 2021

Tornado rips through a job shop, and a new shop rises

After surviving a tornado, TDC Engineering rebuilds with a new equipment supplier, Kent USA.nn

Products • May 12, 2021

Model 630XW3 with a 16-station wheel changer

This model is part of the GrindSmart® series of tool & cutter grinding machines with an axis configuration that incorporate 6 fully interpolated axes (3 rotary and 3 linear) and is unique in this industry. The machine also incorporates linear axis drive technology. n

News • May 11, 2021

Alignment laser accelerates machine tool assembly

The ultimate accuracy and reliability of a machine tool depends in no small degree on the alignment checking during its assembly. Seeking an alternative to traditional error measurement techniques, Hurco Manufacturing Ltd. (Hurco) chose Renishaw's XK10 alignment laser system to increase both precision and throughput of its machine tools..nn

Products • May 11, 2021

MC128 Advance and MD128 Supreme

The MC128 Advance boasts a wide diameter range of 1/4 -3/4 in. (2-25 mm) with a TiAIN coating for universal use. WJ30TF grade is available for ISO materials P, M, K, and S. The MC128 Advance is well suited for die and mold work as well as general metalworking. The MD128 Supreme provides 64% more tool life when compared to similar competitive cutters. It is a close pitch cutter providing maximum productivity thanks to more teeth, a longer cutting-edge length and material-specific grades.

Products • May 11, 2021

9 x 20-inch Bench Engine Lathe

Due to its heavy cast iron construction, smooth power transmission and precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock and spindle, the bench lathe provides years of trouble-free, precise turning. The Bench Lathe is the right choice for turning small metal parts.