Machining

News • September 29, 2023

Copper alloys find their niche in metal AM

Copper is one of the "hottest" metals attracting attention in the additive manufacturing world these days. But 3D printing poses distinct challenges.

News • September 27, 2023

ANCA exhibiting at Motion + Power show

ANCA Inc., a manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, is exhibiting at the Motion + Power Technology Expo from Oct. 17 to 19 at Huntington Place in Detroit.

Products • September 27, 2023

Part Processing Solutions

The recently launched tools, toolholders and chipbreakers move manufacturers toward better results easier, more quickly and with cost savings. "We're focused on developing new ways for our customers to solve age old problems while taking full advantage of their machine tools," said Mia Bökmark, Vice President Product Offer & Innovation at Seco. "We draw on more than 80 years of toolmaking experience to offer solutions for the real challenges in every shop."

Products • September 27, 2023

E346V+ Presetter

The E346V+ presetter features rigidity and accurate performance due to a ground granite base and column, as well as an electro-welded and de-tensioned steel construction with an ergonomic design. This rugged design helps assure the same perpendicularity accuracy for tools of all sizes. Further enhancing accuracy, the precision spindle system is fully interchangeable – the one-piece cartridge eliminates the need for adapters and the errors associated with their use.

News • September 26, 2023

Buy tools, support schools

For the second year in a row, customers that purchase Big Daishowa cutting tools, toolholders and workholding products will support local manufacturing training programs at the same time.

Products • September 26, 2023

ES-Bore (Easy Set Bore)

The cartridges provides the possibility to design custom tools incorporating the ES-Bore lay down cartridges, allowing customers to receive special tools within a shorter delivery time and at a lower cost. Additionally, the release of the new fine boring cartridges gives customers the opportunity to build their own special tool because the customer only needs an ES-Bore lay down cartridge that can be mounted onto the boring bar being manufactured.

Products • September 26, 2023

Turn SCLC-S-P/SDJC-S-P/SVJB-S-P Toolholders

The holders accept CCGT3xx, DCGT3xx and VCGT2xx indexable inserts and provide a high level of indexing accuracy even when turning parts with tight tolerance specifications. The short head dimension enables short clamping and high stability. The shank dimensions are 12 mm × 12 mm and 16 mm × 16 mm.

Articles • September 25, 2023

From clipboards to tablets

Manufacturer seeks to Increase digital consistency, minimize paper consumption, and maximize workforce flexibility.

Articles • September 22, 2023 • Christopher Tate

Training for tomorrow

Traditional skills could help modern training.

Products • September 22, 2023

BA W03-22 CNC Machining Center and BA Profile

With its high precision and efficiency, the two-spindle BA W03-22 CNC machining center is ideal for producing high-quality work products in medium and large series for the automotive industry. Compared to a single-spindle machine, cycle times can be reduced many times over, ensuring maximum productivity. The BA profile machine concept can easily mill profiles of various materials up to a length of 2,500 mm, for applications in the truck and automotive industries, amongst others.

Products • September 21, 2023

P8000 Stepper Drive

The P80360 drive is fully programmable via an intuitive graphical user interface and programming language, available within the Kollmorgen Space software package offered as a free download on the Kollmorgen website. Using these tools, engineers can create simple point-to-point movements as well as linked motion sequences with ease. The versatility and functionality of the P80360 programming software eliminates the need for an external PLC or indexer to perform single-axis motion control, reducing overall system cost.

Articles • September 20, 2023 • William Leventon

Get reaming right

Don't let reaming challenges keep you from bringing holemaking to a successful conclusion.