Machining

Videos • February 12, 2021

Gear toothing with Schwanog

Schwanog's PWP broaching system reportedly can produce internal and external shapes, such as serrations, splines, hexagons and keyways, on CNC lathes with a c-axis. The system includes an insert ground to create the desired shape, a retaining screw and a steel toolholder.

News • February 12, 2021

VELO3D signs agreement with Italian equipment distributor

CRP Meccanica an equipment distributor in Modena, Italy, signed an agreement with VELO3D to be an exclusive distributor for VELO3D's advanced Supportfree Metal 3D printing systems in the Italian market.

Products • February 12, 2021

NUMai Software Package

NUMai software can be utilized as soon as a machine tool has been commissioned and is ready to start production, or on a machine that is already being employed for production purposes. The software initially acquires all pertinent operating data over a period of time, typically a number of hours, while the machine is being used for normal production tasks. Ideally, a diversity of part programs is run, involving a variety of different machining conditions, in order to ensure that the data is as comprehensive and reliable as possible.

News • February 11, 2021

The Grinding Doc video series returns

After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grinding Doc video series on Cutting Tool Engineering's website resumes with a special two-hour episode about Cylindrical Master 2020, an Excel program developed by Dr. Jeffrey Badger, aka the Grinding Doc. The 105th episode of the Grinding Doc video series provides a detailed description of the Cylindrical Master program that Badger developed during the pandemic.

Videos • February 11, 2021

Episode 105: Cylindrical Master 2020

After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Grinding Doc video series on Cutting Tool Engineering's website resumes with a special two-hour episode about Cylindrical Master 2020, an Excel program developed by Dr. Jeffrey Badger, aka The Grinding Doc.

News • February 10, 2021

Eriez executive vice president recognized for mineral contributions

Eriez Vice President of Global Technology, Michal J. Mankosa, Ph.D., was named the 2021 Robert H. Richards Award for his contributions in further mineral beneficiation.

Products • February 10, 2021

BA W06 Enhanced

The new version of the machine offers a more flexible and therefore more precise machining process. The BA W06 features variable spindle distance of 590.00 mm – 651.00 mm. Travel in the Y- and Z- axes 630 mm and 510 mm, respectively. The independent Z-axis enables machining coupled with compensation value. Fine adjustment of the spindle height is possible in the Y-axis with position correction. Straightness has been improved in the Z-axis due to increased guide ratio. There is also now higher positioning accuracy (Tp = 0.006 mm) in the in the X-, Y-, and Z-axes (verified by ISO 230-2) available.

Products • February 10, 2021

BA space3

With an installation of footprint of 25.3m2, the machine is the largest in SW's repertoire. It features a working rage of 3,000 x 1,800 x 875 mm on the X-, Y- and Z-axes respectively. On each of these axes, the HSK 63 spindle is able to reach a rapid traverse of 120 m/min, with a chip to chip time of 4-4.25s (depending on which optional features a customer selects). So not only is the machine capable of machining large structural components made of light metal material such as battery housings and car chassis bodies that are in such high demand in the industry – but it does so at speeds much faster than anything offered by the competition.

Products • February 10, 2021

Angled Round Toolholders

The ANGLED ROUND TOOLHOLDERS position the insert at 30°, 45° or 60° angles for reliefs, undercuts and angled OD and face grooves. Round shank sizes are available in diameters of 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 20 mm and 25 mm. The ANGLED ROUND TOOLHOLDERS are for use with THINBIT® inserts in grades for ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Products • February 10, 2021

EVN Grinding Oil

EVN provides additional benefits over normal grinding oils. Its combination of low viscosity (5.4 cSt) coupled with a high flash point (370 degrees F) is not possible in petroleum based products. That means that EVN improves flushing, which helps grinding performance while also providing the increased safety features.

Products • February 10, 2021

FSH Solid Carbide Thread Mills

The FSH combines the latest in substrate and coatings with multiple flutes and the highly effective left-hand helix design to achieve both better performance and longer tool life in today's hard-to-machine materials. Manufacturers who have previously attempted to use taps in small-hole threading understand that, especially in heat- resistant materials, breakage is a frequent occurrence.

Articles • February 9, 2021 • Craig Zoberis

COVID-19 era is time to automate

Although these are most uncertain times, it is nonetheless advisable for machine shop owners to take advantage of automating their shops.