Machining

Products • May 23, 2017

Clamp-Style Shaft Collars

To match the varied needs of machine tool manufacturers, Ruland Manufacturing Co. Inc. offers more than 2,500 standard shaft collars. Machine tool manufacturers require round bore, threaded and bearing locknut-type shaft collars to meet the diverse needs of mills, lathes, bar feeders, coilers and other CNC equipment.

Videos • May 22, 2017

The CNC Chef: The impact of tool deflection | Episode 4

Bob Warfield of the CNCCookbook.com analyzes the impact of tool deflection in the fourth episode of The CNC Chef, a video series from Cutting Tool Engineering.

Products • May 22, 2017

ESPRIT 2017 CAM Software

CAM software developer DP Technology Corp. announced the release of ESPRIT 2017, the latest version of its flagship product. ESPRIT 2017 delivers a smarter, simpler, faster machining process with expert toolpath, streamlined user control, and accelerated processing power, the company reports.

News • May 19, 2017 • Michael C. Anderson

AMT, SME partner for ‘Smart Manufacturing Experience’ in Boston in 2018

On May 16th at a reception held in conjunction with EASTEC, SME and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology announced partnering on creating "a new kind of event," designed to "help fast-track the adoption of Smart Manufacturing technologies." That event, the Smart Manufacturing Experience, is scheduled to take place April 30 through May 2, 2018 at the Boston Convention Center.

Articles • May 19, 2017 • Michael C. Anderson

Small shops warm up to work cells

As automation becomes more flexible and less expensive, work cells are propagating at smaller shops.

Articles • May 18, 2017 • Holly B. Martin

Demand rises for ultrahard-material cutting machines

A recent report, "Global Ultra Hard Material Cutting Machines Market" by Transparency Market Research, forecasts a healthy compound annual growth rate of 10.8 percent for these machines for the years 2016 to 2024, with the total market reaching $1.8 billion by the end of that period. The report's authors expect rising demand to lead to more competition and lower prices.

Articles • May 17, 2017 • Kip Hanson

Machining 3D-printed metal

Are you being asked to quote secondary machining operations on a handful of 3D-printed metal parts? If so, how do you cut these parts?

Products • May 17, 2017

2018 Versions of PowerMill and FeatureCAM

The 2018 versions of PowerMill and FeatureCAM are available. The focus this year was on user experience and the software includes many new enhancements.

Products • May 17, 2017

LinX Linear Motor Technology

Highly polished flutes and gash surfaces improve chip evacuation and aid tool performance. The smoother surface enables swarf (or chips) to exit more freely, preventing chip packing and material build up during machining. ANCA has addressed this goal with innovations reportedly found only at the ANCA Group.

Articles • May 16, 2017 • Alan Richter

Lead Angle: Rise of the soft machine

Cutting Tool Engineering Editor Alan Richter ponders the machine shop of the future in his Lead Angle column for the May 2017 issue.

Products • May 16, 2017

SmartCAM v2017

SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM v2017. SmartCAM v2017 delivers new verification technology, as well as expanded rotary axis and code generation support, and improvements to the user interface and rough milling functionality. The SmartCAM CAM software family consists of toolpath creation applications for CNC milling, turning, fabrication and wire EDM.

Products • May 16, 2017

Swiss-style Tooling

Carmex Precision Tools LLC has announced the latest addition to its family of tooling for Swiss-style applications. The Swiss-Line combines a new type of polygon insert and holder for external turning, grooving, parting and threading. The precision ground inserts are constructed of solid carbide with specialty coating for longer tool life and increased productivity, according to the company.