Measuring machine vibration
Measuring machine tool vibration with piezoelectric accelerometers.
Operation / Process
Machining
A glass act
A new vitrified-bond technology for grinding wheels.
Push-button precision
Software that automatically calculates process parameters for cylindrical grinding.
Quality turn
The quality of the sealing, braking and bearing systems must be considered when specifying a rotary table.
Evolving toward digital
Boring tools with a digital readout aren't the standard in U.S. shops, but their use is growing.
Hathor Six and Sethy Six Tool Presetters
Elbo Controlli, a manufacturer of presetters distributed through Koma Precision Inc., is continuing its advancement into the tool management market with a new generation of tool presetters.
Model RS Rolling Ring Linear Drive Nut
Amacoil/Uhing has expanded its line of Model RS rolling ring linear drive nuts with the new RS8 drive.
S33 Universal ID/OD Cylindrical Grinder
United Grinding Technologies Inc. announces the introduction of a new and advanced addition to its Studer line of high-performance CNC universal ID/OD cylindrical grinders, the new S33.
HEM 500 U Milling Machine
Ideal for machining aluminum, alloy and steel parts, the 5-axis HEM 500U from GF AgieCharmilles features a highly dynamic 12,000-rpm spindle and 30-tool magazine that provides a 2-second chip-to-chip time for high-speed continuous milling operations and increased spindle uptime.
Kel-Varia Cylindrical Grinding Machine
Kellenberger Kel-Varia CNC-controlled, universal cylindrical grinding machines feature a robust and rigid direct-drive workhead to provide reliable and accurate grinding of large, heavy parts.
Needle Sharpener
Phoenix Medical Products is a Mountain City, Tenn., contract manufacturer of various devices used in the thoracic, laparoscopic, arthroscopic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, soft and hard tissue biopsy areas of the medical and research markets. As such, their watchword is precision at every turn.
Millhog Commander ID Clamping End Prep Tool
A portable end prep tool for heavy wall stainless steel pipe and difficult-to-machine alloys that pulls a thick chip without cutting oils for producing superior welds is available from ESCO Tool.