Triple Threaders: General Industry Coverage
A comparison of three threadmaking options.
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Machining
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Multirib grinding wheels
A machinist who is cylindrical-grinding threads into hardened steel using multiple-rib, vitrified-bond, aluminum-oxide wheels is experiencing breakdown of the thread root, and turned to the Grinding Doc for help.
Weary of the wheel wear
The Grinding Doc offers insight to a shop worried that it's wasting abrasive on half-worn electroplated CBN wheels. About the Grinding Doc Video Series: Thanks to his work as an independent grinding consultant and the author of the "Ask the Grinding Doc" column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, Dr.
Front, back spotfacing tool featured
While rotating counterclockwise, the cutting wing on the Erix Tool automatic back spotfacing tool folds in as it cuts a hole, then opens automatically when the spindle passes through the material and begins to rotate clockwise to begin spotfacing.
Oberg expands equipment and capacity
Contract manufacturer Oberg Industries, Freeport, Pa., has invested in new equipment to expand its production of medium and large machined components and assemblies.
Okuma expands warehouse, increases service
Charlotte, N.C.-based Okuma America Corp.'s newly-expanded warehouse increases the company's capacity for mechanical repair and exchange service, providing faster spindle and cam box replacement service, according to the company.
Preset-Torque T Handles and Screwdrivers
SLOKY USA offers preset-torque T handles and screwdrivers for Torx and Torx-Plus screws for precision tightening of carbide inserts used in milling, turning, drilling, boring, threading and thread milling applications.
Thread Mill Orbital Unified National Fine
Walter has introduced its latest orbital thread mills, the Thread Mill Orbital Unified National Fine (UNF) 2xD and 3xD models.
Vesta 1000 Vertical Machining Center
Hwacheon Machinery offers its VESTA 1000 vertical machining center for stable, high-speed, precision machining and long-term productivity to job shops serving mold & die, automotive, energy, medical, and aerospace applications.
DG300LPD Die Grinder
The Bosch DG300LPD die grinder reportedly offers the combination of power and ergonomics to complete virtually any job in metal fabrication.
Walter Cut G1011-P Grooving Tool
Walter has introduced the Walter Cut G1011-P, a new grooving tool that can enhance surface quality, extend tool life, and improve process reliability.
Dual P5 Mill
An aerospace customer was faced with the choice of either building a new facility to house two new milling machines or splitting production between two manufacturing sites. Bertsche developed a new machine concept that offered the customer the productivity (throughput) of two machines and the floor space footprint requirements of one machine, thereby saving the customer the cost of building a second facility and moving all production to a larger facility.
