Machining

Products • December 13, 2013

Masterpipe Mini Profiler

Offering an economical, entry-level CNC pipe-cutting solution in a compact footprint, the new MASTERPIPE Mini Profiler from Lincoln Electric improves pipe fabrication productivity and quality by consolidating set-up, programming and cutting as an easy operation.

Products • December 13, 2013

5000 Series Grade Inserts

Mitsubishi Materials USA's new 5000 series grades are for Cast Iron turning; MC5005 and MC5015.

News • December 12, 2013

Tool-Flo expands product line

Threading and grooving toolmaker Tool-Flo Manufacturing, Houston, has added polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) tools to its product line. The ultrahard materials allow for longer tool life when cutting abrasive materials such as graphite, hard rubber, plastics, carbon, fiberglass components, ceramics, wood, copper, bronze, brass and aluminum alloys, and permit higher removal rates and faster cycle times.

News • December 10, 2013

Okuma holds 2013 tech showcase

Okuma America Corp.'s Technology Showcase event, held December 10-12, 2013 in Charlotte, N.C., was the company's largest to date, both in attendance and the number of CNC machines shown, according to the company. Held annually, the event is designed to give attendees the opportunity to see and gain hands-on experience with Okuma's latest technology and discuss their individual needs with a variety of industry experts.

Videos • December 5, 2013

Overdressed for grinding?

In the 47th episode of Cutting Tool Engineering's Grinding Doc Video Series, the Grinding Doc—Dr. Jeffrey Badger—suggests that a shop look at its dressing policy if it hopes to reduce its wheel consumption.

News • December 3, 2013

Parlec launches new Web platform

Parlec Inc., a Fairport, N.Y.-based provider of toolholding and presetting solutions, launched a new Web platform to showcase its re-engineered precision modular boring system. "We wanted to bring our new product offering to life," said Dave Hartman, product manager of tooling systems. "By using a combination of 3-D animations and video footage, we're able to provide clear demonstrations and evidence of the types of benefits Parlec boring systems can bring manufacturing operations."

Articles • December 1, 2013 • Christopher Tate

Shop tools that are ‘oldies but goodies’

Christopher Tate, Cutting Tool Engineering's Shop Technology columnist, said he is surprised by the number of engineers and machinists who are not familiar with traditional machining tools and techniques. Many metalworking professionals seem to default to using only sophisticated technology for all aspects of machining without understanding or being able to use more traditional options.

Articles • December 1, 2013 • Tom Lipton

When to choose a CNC lathe for a job

Like many in the industry, when I started in the machining world it was on a manual lathe. I have a special place in my heart for lathes. That includes CNC lathes, the next step up for aspiring machinists. In my experience, I have found there is a lopsided ratio of CNC mill machinists to CNC lathe machinists, with about 10 times as many being mill machinists. My theory is this is partly because the CNC lathe is more difficult to operate.

Articles • December 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Cold cuts

A new cryogenic cooling milling tool.

Articles • December 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Automated gaging helps win the race

Increase throughput and reduce scrap when machining thrust bearing races for down-hole mud motors. An automated gaging system integrated into a turning cell.

Articles • December 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Measuring the ‘real’ edge contour

Achieve a higher accuracy and resolution when measuring cutting tools and components. An optical 3-D measurement system.

Articles • December 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Shop has need for speed

Achieve a 24-hour-maximum turnaround time on aluminum prototypes for tablet computers. Endmills designed for maximum metal-removal rate when cutting aluminum.