Inside and out
Similar to a multitask machine, a machine tool that combines ID and OD grinding enables producing a part in one chucking.
Operation / Process
Machining
Tips for a manual milling machine
In my October column, I explained how the design of manual milling machines could be improved. This month, I share some tips for enhancing the operation of a manual mill.
Armed with automation
Lightweight and easy-to-program robotic arms.
Simple activities, amazing benefits
A machine shop can become a messy place if you don't stay on top of it. If you've visited other shops, you've probably observed what I've seen over the years—a few that are spotless and well-maintained, and others that look like a cave, with little thought or care given to the work environment. Most shops are somewhere in between. We maintain a decent shop, which consists of machining and fabrication departments in separate areas, but it takes constant effort to keep it that way.
A flash of ceramic
A fixturing system for enabling ceramic coatings to be efficiently deposited via cathodic arc evaporation.
Keyseat cutters
Whitney Tool Co. Inc.'s solidcarbide keyseat cutters are available in diameters from 1⁄8" to 1 ½". The cutters perform many slotting operations, such as circular interpolation in small-diameter holes. They reportedly are rigid and provide long life, often resulting in higher production rates when cutting difficult to machine materials.
Hardinge adds regional sales manager
Hardinge Inc., a leading international provider of advanced metalcutting solutions, recently introduced Meghan Tranchina as the company's new West Coast Regional Sales Manager for the Turning & Milling Group. Tranchina began her career with HS&S Machine Tools and Metrology, and most recently held the position of sales engineer covering Northern California and Nevada for Methods Machine Tools.
SmartCAM V19.5
martCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM V19.5. Version 19.5 continues the tradition of focusing the mid-year SmartCAM release on turning improvements, but also incorporates some milling enhancements that build on functionality introduced in version 19.0.
Top Cut Endmills
Emuge Corp. has introduced Top Cut, a new series of high performance carbide end mills.
RMB-E and RHM-E Expandable Reamers
Kennametal Inc. introduces a new line of innovative, expandable, high performance reamers. RMB-E monobloc and RHM-E modular reamers are accurate, easy-to-use, expansion tools.
Model 30DC-BB
Crozier Machine Tool Co. announces the introduction of the "BUILDING BLOCK" platform Model 30DC-BB, which when mated with our Model 30DC Speed Lathe becomes a mini-machining cell ideal for many second operations.
KenFeed 2X Endmills
The new KenFeed 2X milling solution from Kennametal is the latest development in high-feed for light to heavy end milling operations.