Machining

Products • January 27, 2021

Accure·tec AC001 Vibration Damping Adaptor

Accure·tec adaptors are ideally suited for the Walter Xtra·Tec® XT milling cutter range. This makes the system highly versatile. For example, for components with deep cavities in aircraft construction and aerospace industry in general, as well as the automotive, energy, die/mold, and general metalworking industries. Users can benefit from both the vibration damping and a system with low noise levels. n

News • January 26, 2021

Multi-tasking machining for mold-making

Fast turnaround times and increasingly complex components are standard requirements in the mold industry.. To meet these growing customer demands with the greatest possible efficiency, high-performance 5-axis machining centers are a must for manufacturers.

Products • January 22, 2021

DHF 8000ST Five-Axis Machining Center

The nodding head spindle and direct-drive B-axis rotary table allow the DHF 8000ST to handle a complete range of machining and turning processes from roughing to finishing in a single setup. This ability to attack parts from all sides provides increased parts accuracy. In addition, the configuration makes quick work of multi-face workpieces and the 5-axis simultaneous machining of complex shapes.

Articles • January 21, 2021

Retrofit, CNC upgrade improves productivity

30-year-old Ewag RS12 five-axis CNC insert grinder gets new lease on life.

Products • January 21, 2021

JobShop Cell PRO

JobShop Cell PRO features an industrial grade, articulating FANUC 6-axis robot in a versatile aluminum enclosure which allows the RoboDrill to be placed on the left or right side, or in a twin cell with two machines. In the twin cell, two side-by-side RoboDrill machines with a FANUC robot entering from the side of each machine gives operators full, open access to the front of the RoboDrills for tool changes, off-sets and maintenance.

Articles • January 19, 2021 • William Leventon

Tiptop tapping

Rigid tapping with the right equipment can yield better results than floating tapping.

Products • January 19, 2021

Live Tooling Coupling Bolts

The coupling bolts shared a lot of engineering characteristics of their High Torque retention knobs for V-Flange tooling. Given that JMPP currently manufactures and stocks over 400 different styles of retention knobs, the 'coupling bolt challenge' was a good fit and melded with their production processes nicely.n

News • January 13, 2021

GF Machining Solutions shifts sales model

GF Machining Solutions in Lincolnshire, Illinois, is transitioning in phases to a direct sales and support model in several key states. GF Machining Solutions will directly support California, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota Washington and Wisconsin, which were previously served by Ellison Technologies in Santa Fe Springs, California. “GF...

Products • January 13, 2021

Xtra·tec XT M5012 Face Milling Cutter

The Xtra·tec XT M5012 is highly cost-effective thanks to inserts being offered in a fully ground configuration for maximum precision, or fully sintered configuration for maximum cost efficiency. The bodies are offered in either ScrewFit or shell mount and with two pitches for different applications.

Articles • January 11, 2021 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Swivel or suffer the consequences

The Grinding Doc: Grinding flat on flat almost always produces pain and suffering.

News • January 8, 2021

Thread whirling’s advancements in tooling technology

Investing in CNC Swiss technology allows a shop to perform threading operations. Every Swiss machinist should be aware of the latest advancements in this field.nn

Products • January 8, 2021

Multi-Function Milling Tool (MF)

Designed for applications including spotting and drilling, side milling, chamfering, slotting, grooving, and engraving, the new Carmex Multi-Function Milling Tool (MF) delivers economy and versatility, as well as superior cutting performance. Constructed of ultra-fine carbide grade for stability and wear resistance, the Multi-Function Milling Tool features a new generation of PVD coating for higher performance.