TNC 620 Control
Heidenhain says the TNC 620 control is now more powerful than ever with the addition of software options.
Operation / Process
Machining
GrindSmart XW Grinding Machine
Anyone who knows Rollomatic is familiar with their reputation for grinding high-precision tools with the smallest diameters. However, the GrindSmart 528XW and GrindSmart 628XW now offer proof that Swiss precision can also be found outside of the micro-world.
Specht 450 DUO Twin-Spindle Machine
MAG introduces the new twin-spindle SPECHT 450 DUO with numerous technical innovations, outstanding technical data and market leading tool change times to maximize productity in the small engine and parts production market.
CoroMill Plura Endmill
The new CoroMill Plura compression end mill for composites from Sandvik Coromant is certain to be of great interest to any manufacturer machining carbon-fiber reinforced polymers.
Machinist Calc Pro Machining Calculator for Windows
Calculated Industries, maker of the Machinist Calc Pro handheld calculator, has introduced a Windows-compatible software version of its machining math tool.
Angle Heads from Platinum Tooling Technologies
Heimatec announces immediate availability of its newest development, a line of standard and custom angle heads, available in all popular sizes and styles to accommodate machine tools and CNC machining center builders.
Broach approach
Tim Espy, plant manager at V W Broaching Service Inc., Chicago, provides the play-by-play as an internal spline is created on a 24" dia. ball valve for a water utility. The broaching shop uses a Colonial horizontal broaching machine to produce the spline in the stainless steel valve in just a few seconds.
Cylindrical Match Grinding Webinar
Join United Grinding Technologies for an in-depth look at cylindrical match grinding in an on-demand Webinar that addresses the need for match grinding, the principles behind match grinding, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the process.
Appearances can be deceiving
Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, addresses how appearances can be deceiving for shops engaging in traverse disc grinding in the 42nd episode of the video series.
Still more tips for operating a CNC mill
The Shop Operations column suggests that you should use every tool, trick and option at your disposal to get jobs out the door as quickly as possible because speed and momentum reduce costs when applied to part processing.
Time for an oil change
Eliminate component degradation on tool grinding machines. Switching to a low-viscosity, cobalt-inhibited, hydrocracked synthetic grinding oil.
Improving production of backbone back-up supports
Extend tool life when machining titanium vertebrae implants and supports. A shrink-fit collet and collet chuck system.