Machining

News • March 29, 2017

New Generation of Micro Machining Solutions Makes New Parts Possible

New technology brings higher precision, faster production to make small parts more efficiently than is possible with traditional micro machining technology and equipment, according to a whitepaper from GF Microlution Inc.

Articles • March 29, 2017 • Michael C. Anderson

The Knee Mill: Still Standing

The design of the knee mill goes back to 1936, when Rudolph Bannow's company produced a knee-and-column vertical mill with a rotating turret and sliding-ram head. The mill became known by the company's name—Bridgeport—which, like Kleenex, became the generic signifier for mills of similar design.

Articles • March 28, 2017 • Alan Richter

MTU America: Machining parts for large diesel engines

Shop Profile: MTU America machines parts for large diesel engines while helping fill the skills gap.

Articles • March 27, 2017 • Kip Hanson

Swiss Smarts

The April 2017 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine includes an occasional column on Swiss-Style Machining that addresses training options for new and experienced machinists.

News • March 27, 2017

Mazak, Muratec join forces in MAZATEC SMS smart manufacturing system

Yamazaki Mazak Corp. and Murata Machinery, Ltd. (Muratec) have collaborated in the development of the MAZATEC SMS, an advanced manufacturing system designed to provide efficiency by performing unmanned machining. It incorporates the internal factory material handling technology of Muratec with the advanced horizontal machining centers and multi-tasking machine tools of Mazak Corp.

Products • March 27, 2017

Synova, Makino Offer LMJ/EDM HybridCell

To address the need for high-quality hole drilling of turbine engine components, Synova and Makino are joining forces to offer the HybridCell, which combines the power of Synova's Laser MicroJet (LMJ) with Makino's leading edge EDM capabilities. It is a fully automated, manufacturing-ready, work cell.

Products • March 27, 2017

TP3501 Insert Grade with Used Edge Detection

Seco Tools new TP3501 grade is designed to provide optimal application security. The grade is for steel turning applications that involve numerous interrupted cuts, less stable machines, short time in cut or weak setups due to part size or shape.designed

Articles • March 24, 2017 • William Leventon

Tabletop tool sharpeners

The April 2017 Machine Technology column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine covers tabletop equipment for sharpening cutting tools.

Products • March 24, 2017

TRAUB TNL20 Sliding/Fixed-Headstock Automatic Lathe

TRAUB, a brand of the INDEX Group, Reichenbach, Germany, has introduced the sliding/fixed-headstock automatic lathe TRAUB TNL20 that adds numerous improvements in productivity, precision and automation to the TNL line. It can be equipped to use up to four tools simultaneously.

Products • March 24, 2017

MS40-8 Multispindle Automatic Lathe

INDEX has developed a new generation of its multispindle automatic lathe series, this time with eight CNC spindles, two back-working spindles for rear-end machining, deploying up to 18 CNC slides (X and Z) and additional Y axes if required. The machine is suitable for high-volume precision work in the automotive, fastener, connector and aerospace industries.

Articles • March 23, 2017 • Alan Richter

Workforce: Finders Keepers

Commit to a German-style, dual-training apprenticeship program so your shop can produce its own skilled workers, suggests the director of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc.

Products • March 23, 2017

SLOTWORX HP Milling System

The SLOTWORX HP milling system from POKOLM Frästechnik GmbH & Co. KG, with its new shoulder facemilling inserts where r = 0.8 mm, is known for its high performance in the high-feed range. The symbiosis of an especially innovative insert geometry, with the proven carbide and an extremely smooth and wear-resistant coating, guarantees long tool life when it comes to finishing vertical and plain surfaces, according to the company.