Machining

Products • July 5, 2018

POLYBIO 650 ABF Amine-Free Cutting Fluid

Regulatory constraints, but also operator well-being, encourage industrials to develop increasingly neutral solutions for the working environment. For many years, CONDAT has been committed to finding healthier products and innovates by offering soluble lubricants based on renewable, boron-free raw materials without formalin, chlorine, DEA, DCHA or silicone releasing agents. More recently, CONDAT distinguished itself with an international automotive sector group by supplying an amine-free, high-performance cutting fluid with a reduced health footprint: POLYBIO 650 ABF.

Articles • July 3, 2018 • Dennis Spaeth

Leap of Faith

Owning a print magazine such as Cutting Tool Engineering may not seem like a natural move for someone who has served as its electronic media editor for the past 11 years, but then jumping headlong into the great unknown is kind of a thing with me.

News • July 3, 2018

Factors that influence vibration

Hearing chatter during an application is a telltale sign that productivity, surface finish and cutting tools are in jeopardy. The best way to combat vibrations is to know what the causes are. Follow these tips and tricks to minimize vibration tendencies in your turning operations.

Products • July 3, 2018

New 4-Axis Mill Post Processor for the SINUMERIK

CNC Software Inc., producers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, announced a 4-axis milling post processor that will unleash the productivity on SINUMERIK-controlled machine tools. The new post processor was developed utilizing the technical expertise of Siemens CNC engineers.

News • July 2, 2018

CNC router expert turns to a Tormach mill

As the host of the CNC Router Tips podcast, Bill Griggs is well-known in the world of CNC routers, but now he's taken to machining harder materials with his PCNC 1100.

Products • July 2, 2018

Polaris and Marathon Compression Spiral Tools

As a leader in compression spiral tooling, LMT Onsrud has expanded its product offering on two of its most popular compression tooling lines: the Polaris and Marathon Compressions.

Products • July 2, 2018

Compression Tooling Technology

LMT Onsrud is offering its innovative compression tooling technology within its new line of high-speed steel dor-bits.

News • June 26, 2018

Poco Graphite Inc. expands US EDM support team

Poco Graphite Inc., Decatur, Texas, added Marc Sanders to its EDM support team.

News • June 26, 2018

Precision Tsugami, Rem Sales LLC celebrate anniversary

Rem Sales LLC, Windsor, Connecticut, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, announced that 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the Tsugami and Rem Sales partnership.

Products • June 26, 2018

Ready2Probe Software Application

Marposs Corp. has announced its Ready2Probe software application to assist CNC users when programming cycles for measuring and checking components and tools using Mida spindle probes, lasers, TBD (Tool Breakage Detector) and VTS (Visual Tool Setter). Using simple-to-understand icons and menus, Ready2Probe assists users in commands and codes to generate the measurement cycle within seconds, based upon the machine tool part program. This helps to reduce programming time and errors when generating G code while improving quality assurance.

Products • June 25, 2018

Mastercam 2019 CAD/CAM Software

CNC Software Inc. announces the release of Mastercam 2019. It is available for purchase. Mastercam 2019 was developed to streamline the manufacturing process from job setup to job completion. Mastercam 2019 increases machining productivity and reduces overall production costs with new 2D through multiaxis milling automation features, CAD and model preparation improvements, expanded 3D tooling, Accelerated Finishing and powerful turning and Mill-Turn enhancements.

Products • June 25, 2018

Mikron MILL S 400/500 GRAPHITE and Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE

The information and communications technology (ICT) and automotive sectors requiring graphite molds for glass end products and graphite electrodes present distinct challenges in terms of surface finish, precision, process reliability and productivity. GF Machining Solutions' high-speed Mikron MILL S 400/500 GRAPHITE and Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE are dedicated specifically to graphite machining, helping users master precision over time and meet their customers' expectations for flawless surface quality.