Machining

As a follow-up to my April column, here are additional tips for enhancing the operation of a manual lathe.

Linear motion of machine tool axes is often achieved using screws and nuts.

I use resin- and metal-bond diamond wheels and used to manually stick them. Now our machine does it automatically and I don't have the "feel" to determine if the wheel is being stuck hard enough. Is there a way to know how fast I should stick?

A new method for producing gears on mill/turn machines

Ceramic parts help solve problems caused by metal and plastic implants.

Understanding and controlling wheel truing and dressing forces when rotary plunge dressing.

Some holemaking technologies have eliminated the need for spot drills, but they're still useful when the 'perfect' hole is required.

Lista International Corp. offers its heavy duty CNC Tool Storage Cabinets and Transporters.

In response to popular demand, the Carmex CMT line of toolholders and inserts for vertical thread milling has been expanded with the addition of C10 (10mm diameter) and C25 (25mm diameter) inserts and toolholders for smaller and larger diameters.

CGTech and DP Technology are pleased to announce the availability of the ESPRIT-to-VERICUT Interface. The interface launches VERICUT NC verification, machine simulation and optimization software from within ESPRIT 2012 CAM software.

Metabo Corp. has introduced new lithium-ion batteries that reportedly run 33 percent longer and have an increased lifespan of 33 percent over traditional rechargeable batteries.

Ingersoll Cutting Tools introduces the T-Micro system specifically designed for the machining of very small internal diameters.