Machining

News • February 20, 2019

New centerless grinder keeps pace with demanding production schedule

With words like quality, innovation and superior service defining this global manufacturer, it was only natural that the company would seek a partner with equally high standards when it came time to source its new centerless grinder.

Products • February 20, 2019

Special Shaft Collars and Couplings

Special shaft collars and couplings that can be machined from wide range of materials to meet strict OEM design requirements are being introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

Products • February 20, 2019

First Choice Inovatools Cutting Tools

Tool manufacturer Inovatools supports the metalworking industry with a wide range of tools for all manner of cutting challenges. With its First Choice Inovatools, the tool specialist from Haunstetten near Kinding in Germany is now giving users the opportunity to find tailor-made tools for their specific cutting requirement quickly and easily. One example is machining stainless steel.

Videos • February 19, 2019

CNC Chef offers endmill shopping insight

When Bob Warfield of the CNCCookbook blog surveyed his readers about what endmills they use, he said there were way more than 100 brands represented. This video is all about understanding what's different about an expensive endmill versus a cheap one. Bob also addresses the question of whether premium endmills are worth the price.

Products • February 19, 2019

Custom Deep-Hole Drilling Modules

Investments in conventional deep-hole drilling machines can be very expensive. SOMEX, a member of the Suhner Group, offers custom deep-hole drilling solutions capable of drilling up to 12mm diameters and as deep as 100 times the diameter. These modules can be integrated directly into transfer machines, special-purpose machines or conventional machines such turning machines. The potential for cost savings is substantial.

Videos • February 18, 2019

Rigibore’s Zenith, Completely Automated Solution For Production Of Precision Bores

Modern CNC machines, regardless of their sophistication, cannot automatically compensate a boring tools cutting edge.

Videos • February 16, 2019

MFH-RAPTOR High-Feed Facing, Slotting, and Helical Interpolating

Kyocera's MFH-RAPTOR high-feed milling series allows for full radial engagement and high feed rates. This makes it possible to quickly and efficiently face off large surface areas.

Articles • February 14, 2019

Basic endmill is anything but

Machinists find Haimer tool lasts longer, produces more.

Videos • February 14, 2019

Effectivity Tools from Tapmatic offers the ScribeWriter Force II for workpiece marking

Scribe numbers, text, date codes, or artwork using your CNC machine. Eliminate secondary marking operations. No spindle rotation required. Uses long life carbide stylus, or ball point, to create fine lines. Mark curved surfaces without adjusting the Z axis. For soft or hard materials up to 62 HRC.

Videos • February 14, 2019

New 4TEX Drill Delivers Superior Chip Formation in Difficult Applications

The new 4TEX® drill is engineered to deliver optimal chip formation and evacuation and provide higher penetration rates than standard twist drills for light duty machines.

Videos • February 14, 2019

Nachi’s NEW Aqua REVO Drill

Nachi's newest drill, the Aqua REVO has improved all 3 aspects of the cutting tool. New carbide, geometry and surface treatment from Nachi provides not only longer tool life but versatility as well.

Products • February 14, 2019

BX40Ui 5-Axis CNC Double-Column Machining Center

The Hurco BX40Ui 5-axis CNC double-column machining center, with trunnion table mounted along the Y-axis, combines performance and flexibility. The ladder structure and double-column design provides extreme rigidity and outstanding support to the head casting.