Machining

Advances in machine tool technology, tooling and software facilitate high-productivity milling strategies.

Very deep, complex holes are becoming increasingly challenging to machine as hole tolerances become tighter and surface finish requirements get finer.

Improved holemaking efficiency drives powertrain machining throughput.

Ken Baeszler, product manager at Agie Charmilles LLC, highlighted the automatic wire changer on the CUT 2000 wire EDMing machine during the company's 2011 Technology Days hosted in June at its facility in Lincolnshire, Ill. The CUT 2000 is said to be capable of achieving finishing quality up to Ra 0.05μm.

Gazing at the wide array of laser ablation, EDMing and 5-axis milling machines on display at GF AgieCharmilles' recent Technology Days 2011, it's easy to understand why the event attracted hundreds of customers from around the world. AgieCharmilles Form 20 sinker EDM debuts.

Sandvik Coromant's Global Center for Deep Hole Machining offers a tip for machining the central bore in the main shaft.

For the 21st episode of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, a shop wondered whether it's better to up-grind or down-grind? Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of the video series, responds.

CGTech is now shipping the next major version of its composite applications: VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) & VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS).

KNUTH Machine Tools USA Inc. has announced new CNC Saw and Drill Press Center technology.

Rollomatic Inc. continues the success and growth of its 6-axis GrindSmart series of multi-axis tool grinding machines by announcing the addition of an optional 6-station wheel changer.

Rollomatic Inc. continues the success and growth of its series of CNC multiaxis tool grinding machines by announcing the addition of the LaserSmart laser ablation machine.

Unison Corp. introduced the Model 1500 CNC Profile Grinder, known as the PunchMaster, now featuring a polymer cast base and new software.