Machining

Products • February 12, 2012

Grinding Fluid Filtration System

The Rush Grinding Fluid Filtration system offers an optional magnetic separator prefilter and collection unit to handle high volume swarf applications with ease.

Products • February 12, 2012

Vision 51R Control

ESAB Cutting Systems introduces the Vision 51R Control for retrofit onto cutting gantries.

Products • February 12, 2012

DMU 65 monoBLOCK Next Generation

The new generation of the DMG/Mori Seiki's monoBLOCK series has become a sales hit since its introduction in 2010. The most recent version of the first model of this series, the DMU 65 monoBLOCK NEXT GENERATION, also impresses with its dynamics and efficiency.

Products • February 12, 2012

Mikron HSM 600U LP

To build on the success of its compact 5-axis MIKRON HSM 400U LP high-speed milling center, GF AgieCharmilles is upping the ante with a larger-size machine platform called the MIKRON HSM 600U LP, creating a family of linear motor full 5-axis simultaneous machining solutions.

Videos • February 6, 2012

PM grinding truth

A shop that switched to powder-metallurgy steel after being told it would be easier to grind has found the opposite to be true. For some facts, the shop turned to Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering's Grinding Doc Video Series. Watch the 26th episode now.

Articles • February 1, 2012

Rigging and lifting safely

In the olden days, riggers were the guys on the ground placing slings and chains around the object to be moved while the crane operator waited for their signals to begin lifting. Today, rigging in a small shop falls to the guys standing closest to the equipment when something needs to be moved.

Articles • February 1, 2012

Using mode shapes to overcome vibration

Measuring or modeling the natural frequencies and mode shapes is a useful step in avoiding or eliminating vibration problems.

Articles • February 1, 2012 • Alan Richter

Stirring runout to zero

A hydraulic expansion toolholder that can be adjusted to have zero runout accuracy.

Articles • February 1, 2012

General-purpose tool shines on tough job

END USER: Kline Oilfield Equipment Inc., (918) 445-0588, www.klinetools.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce cycle time and extend tool life when machining 718 Inconel. SOLUTION: An AlTiN-coated, general-purpose endmill and CAM software that generates efficient toolpaths. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: IMCO Carbide Tool Inc., (800) 765-4626, www.imcousa.com; SolidCAM Inc., (866) 975-1115, www.solidcam.com.

Articles • February 1, 2012 • Alan Richter

Look, no batteries

A wirelessly powered machining sensor system.

Articles • February 1, 2012 • Kip Hanson

Horizontal Autopilot

Manufacturers are using unattended horizontal machining cells to improve productivity and quality.

Articles • February 1, 2012

Two (or More) for One

Multiple-operation cylindrical grinding machines enable shops to complete parts in a single setup.