One size doesn’t fit all
Machinist's Corner column for March 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Operation / Process
Machining
Efficient office space improves shop
Manager's Desk column from March 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Easier roughing
END USER: Bolton Aerospace Inc., (860) 649-2727. CHALLENGE: Reduce rough machining time. SOLUTION: A combination of high-performance, solid-carbide endmills. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: JJ Industries of Connecticut Inc., (800) 382-0012, www.jjind.com
Sharp focus
Should you outsource tool sharpening or do it in-house?
Intersection ahead
Tools for finishing intersecting holes.
On the cutting edge of measurement
END USER: BH Tool, (801) 908-0707, www.bh-tool.com. CHALLENGE: Ensure gaging accuracy. SOLUTION: An edge-finding gage. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Haimer USA LLC, (866) 837-3265, www.haimer-usa.com
Custom connection
Custom tools help aerospace part makers meet demanding specs.
Changing CAM software
Get With The Program column for March 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
PRO 1, PRO 2 CAD/CAM engraving software
The PRO 1 and PRO 2 engraving software programs from 2L inc. are full featured, simple-to-use drawing programs that produce standard G code NC files that are compatible with virtually any CNC.
RLP40 and OLP40
Renishaw's new RLP40 and OLP40 lathe inspection probes offer a choice of signal transmission technologies – radio or optical – to make part setup and inspection on turning centers accurate, simple and reliable.
1B insert
A new turning geometry for the finish turning of components manufactured from steel to the most difficult-to-machine materials, such as high-temperature alloys, has been launched by ATI Stellram.
2L engraving toolholder
A 20mm spring-loaded engraving toolholder is available from 2L inc. The holder can be used in a CNC machine with a 20mm collet or endmill holder and is for high-speed production engraving on flat, curved or uneven surfaces.