Machining

Products • September 13, 2023

Profilator 300-V

All Profilator machines are designed for dry machining. This brings several advantages such as: an optimized machining area, no coolant and no coolant mist. The inverted, vertical spindle(s) allow free chip fall into the central chip conveyor at the bottom, while no coolant means no washing of the workpiece is required and the lack of coolant mist signifies an extraction system isn't needed.

Products • September 13, 2023

CAM Assist

CAM Assist uses advanced computational optimisation and AI inference techniques to rapidly determine a professional strategy and toolset needed to manufacture a part, along with the most appropriate cutting speeds and feeds from the user's library. As a result, a Fusion 360 user can today upload a 3D model of a 3-axis component and the software determines the best milling tools needed from those available, and how they will be used. In seconds, CAM Assist drafts the code required to instruct a CNC machine how to make it, within the user's existing CAM platform.

Articles • September 12, 2023 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Vertical spindle Blanchard-style

The Grinding Doc shares observations and general trends on this grinding style

Products • September 7, 2023

Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification (MDES)

MDES is an open data exchange specification for the manufacturing industry. It is designed to increase the interoperability of different hardware and software systems across all stages of the product lifecycle, from design and planning to production and quality control. The free-to-use specification enables any company to adopt MDES as a universal language for the digital representation of machining assets such as tool components, assemblies, fixtures, stocks, and setups as well as their mounting in machine tools.

Products • September 7, 2023

OSP-P500

The OSP-P500 is fully equipped with Digital Twin Technology, a technology that enables high-precision machining simulations to be created on a computer, while also providing real-time data feedback loops from the operational machine tool to the simulating computer. This feature allows operators to utilize real-time data to mirror exact machine tool functions and behaviors to optimize performance.

Products • September 6, 2023

LOGIQ-4-FEED

These inserts have 4 types of cutting geometries for machining different materials under diverse cutting conditions: T - Steel, ferritic and martensitic stainless steel, cast iron and hardened steel. HP - Austenitic stainless steel and high temperature alloys. RM-T - Interrupted cut for machining near straight wall shoulders of steel, ferritic and martensitic stainless steel, cast iron, and hardened steel. RM-HP - Interrupted cut for machining near straight wall shoulders of austenitic stainless steel and high temperature alloys. n

Products • September 6, 2023

Logiq4Turn

The double-sided CXMG inserts operate similarly to CCMT positive inserts and can therefore replace standard CCMT inserts. In some applications, they can also replace standard negative CNMG inserts.nDouble-sided with a positive flank. Low cutting forces. Designed with a chipformer for general turning applications.

Products • September 6, 2023

Dove IQ MILL 845

High positive cutter pocket inclination. Rigid clamping due to dovetail pocket design secured by clamping screws. Coarse and fine pitch cutter configurations. Coolant holes directed to every insert on the cutters. Precise double-sided square insert. Eight cutting edges – each edge comprises a reinforced edge and a wiper flat for a high quality machined surface.

Products • September 6, 2023

NCT200 CNC Rotary Table

Unique to Nikken rotary tables is the innovative and patented carbide worm system comprised of a carbide worm screw, ion nitrided worm wheel (HV930), and hardened steel bearing surface (HRC58-60). The V grade solid carbide worm screw helps to ensure high rigidity and virtually eliminates wear. Compared with traditional worm system combinations (consisting of phosphorus bronze and aluminum bronze), wear is reduced by up to 8 times, and overall accuracy is substantially increased. Additionally, the worm wheel has specially hardened, ion-nitrided treated teeth that eliminate sliding friction.

Articles • September 5, 2023 • Alan Richter

Help wanted

The outlook for workforce development in the manufacturing industry is optimistic, but hurdles remain.

Products • September 1, 2023

Mach TT

The Vargus Mach TT is a cutting-edge threading tool designed for superior performance in thread turning applications. It significantly reduces machining time and increases tool life.

Products • August 31, 2023

MultiTOOL Program

MultiTAP tapping solution ranges from cut taps to form taps in different coatings, in addition to taps with extended lengths. MultiTHREAD MILL is an ideal general-purpose, cost-effective thread milling solution for job shops where part applications and materials frequently change. MultiDRILL™ features affordable, high-quality solid carbide 3XD and 5XD drills for manufacturers that have limited quantity production runs or operate in a job shop environment with many materials.