Machining

Products • August 13, 2013

5-Axis Auto Tuning

Okuma America Corp. introduces the 5-axis Auto-Tuning System, which replaces the manual tuning process typically used to maintain motion accuracy in the CNC machining process.

Products • August 13, 2013

EPP-20 and EPP-362 Power Sources

ESAB Cutting Systems introduces EPP-202 and EPP-362, the next generation of Precision Plasmarc power sources for the m3 Plasma System, a precision plasma system that combines plasma cutting and marking capabilities in a fully integrated, easy-to-use package.

Products • August 13, 2013

Smartbore Nano

Rigibore announced that it is entering the small-hole boring market.

Products • August 13, 2013

TNC 128 CNC

HEIDENHAIN announces the launch of the straight-cut CNC, the TNC 128.

Products • August 13, 2013

EDGe Erosion and Tool Grinding Machine

ANCA has launched the EDGe erosion and tool grinding machine.

Products • August 13, 2013

Cubic Concept

TCD (Total Cost of Design) and TCM (Total Cost of Manufacturing) are essential factors in maintaining a leading position in high-demand and competitive machine-tool markets worldwide. With one eye on the costs and the other on performance level, most of the machine-tool leaders have switched to the cubic concept, invented and developed by REDEX to enhance axis-drive global solutions.

Products • August 13, 2013

Sigma Green Premium Grinding Wheels

A line of abrasive grinding wheels that grind fast to reduce discoloration and warpage on stainless steel while eliminating chatter is available from Rex-Cut Abrasives.

Videos • August 5, 2013

Getting the wheel to open up

For the 43rd episode Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, Dr. Jeffrey Badger helps a shop having trouble getting its CBN wheel to open up before it burns the first few hardened steel parts, which then must be scrapped.

Articles • August 1, 2013 • Keith Jennings

What goes around, comes around

Representing your company through community involvement accomplishes two goals. Hopefully, you're doing something positive and, in return, raising the reputation of you and your company. You may also gain access to another network of valuable contacts and potential leads.

Articles • August 1, 2013 • Christopher Tate

Adding value with single-piece part flow

Since the May issue, I have been writing about our combustion shop's migration from batch processing to single-piece flow, or machining one part at a time. Single-piece flow eliminates work in process. This is desirable because WIP hides part defects and increases lead times and inventory levels.

Articles • August 1, 2013 • Tom Lipton

Even more tips for operating a CNC mill

Continuing the theme of the previous three columns, here are additional tips for enhancing the operation of a CNC milling machine from Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton.

Articles • August 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Replace an outdated vertical machining center with a new one

Boost productivity when machining hubs and other parts. Replace an outdated vertical machining center with a new one.