Machining

Products • July 1, 2019

Microlution MLDS

GF Machining Solutions offers the Microlution MLDS, the next generation in femtosecond laser processing systems. The dual-station/dual-part laser machining center provides extremely high laser "on time" via measurement andnloading functions performed as parallel processes alongside machining operations.

Products • July 1, 2019

Slim MT Inserts and Toolholders

Featuring multiple straight flutes designed for machining longer threads in small to large diameters, Carmex Precision Tools Slim MT inserts and toolholders deliver high productivity for a lower price. Constructed of an advanced carbide and coating combination for extended tool life, most of the inserts are double sided.

Products • June 27, 2019

Machining Large and Long OD Threads

An extensive background of experience with operations on transfer machines allows Suhner to optimize a manufacturing process with standard or custom solutions for each machining application. One specific application is for large and long OD threads. These operations are extremely difficult and challenging for manufacturers, when trying to obtain shorter cycle times, simply because an OD threading operation by itself will dictate the overall machine cycle time.

Articles • June 26, 2019 • Keith Jennings

Keeping the family together

Keith Jennings reflects on the for better or worse nature of family businesses.

Products • June 26, 2019

MAZATROL SmoothG CNC

Mazak Corp. has enhanced the already exceptionally productive VTC-200C vertical machining center with the addition of the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC and its suite of SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY software solutions. The control complements the VTC-200C's full traveling-column design, automatic toolchanger and 40-taper spindle, all of which combine to enable fast cycle times and accurate machining for extremely long and heavy workpieces in industries such as construction, agriculture and energy production.

Articles • June 25, 2019 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Cooling OD burn

The Grinding Doc: Using a wheel with too large of a grit size and dressing dull likely the cause of OD burn—not bad cooling.

News • June 25, 2019 • Horst Lach

‘Poly – Poly – or what?’ Part 8: How the ‘issue with the comma’ became a success

Let's look back. Could it be that the world's first presentation of a dia-compact monoblock milling cutter for aluminium machining at FAMETA in 1980 already laid the foundation for large-scale use within the automobile industry in the 80s? Actually yes, if the aforementioned "stumbling blocks" were not there.

News • June 25, 2019

Design identified as a critical factor in AM economics and adoption

Wohlers Report 2019, an annual report on the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, includes detailed input from 127 providers of AM services worldwide. Companies with both metal and polymer AM services reported that more than 26% of a part's cost is from post-processing, as shown in the accompanying chart.

Products • June 25, 2019

Pyramid Workholding Platform

The new Kurt Pyramid workholding platform is designed to attach three Kurt vises for 5-axis machining multiple parts in one load. The 45-degree vise mounting surface is positioned so each vise provides maximum access to all machined surfaces and allows for enhanced spindle and cutting tool clearance.

Products • June 25, 2019

MarSurf VD Series

Mahr Inc. announced the addition of the variable-drive MarSurf VD series, which enables roughness and contour measurements to be performed on the same machine. The operator can easily and quickly change between a high-precision roughness probe system or a highly dynamic contour probe system, depending on the measuring task.

News • June 24, 2019 • Harry G. Sachsel

Dressing/conditioning diamond and CBN Borazon grinding wheels

Dressing/conditioning diamond and CBN Borazon grinding wheels, resin- and metal-bond only, is one of the most overlooked processes. And most dressing is done insufficiently.

Products • June 24, 2019

Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters

EXAIR's new Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters allow installation when compressed air piping is under pressure. By eliminating the need to isolate and remove pressure from the pipe, these compressed air flowmeters reduce installation time while maintaining safety.