Machining

Makino introduces their latest Ram EDM machinery, the new EDAF Series, featuring a new mechanical design for increased rigidity and reduced thermal distortion.

Machine Technology column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Ask the Grinding Doc column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

END USER: Cameron International Malaysia, 65-6865-2977, www.c-a-m.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce coolant usage and rancidity. SOLUTION: A coolant recycling system that uses a continuous overflow process and ozone injection to prevent bacteria growth.

END USER: Hannon Electric Co., (330) 456-4728, www.hannonelectric.com. CHALLENGE: Achieving the required accuracy when machining large motor shafts held between centers on an engine lathe. SOLUTION: A re-engineered tailstock.

Appropriate scenarios for applying a reamer when finishing holes.

The development of large diamond wheels for machining large parts.

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, tells shops not to be timid when sticking a wheel. By sticking aggressively, shops can do more parts between wheel sticks, the Grinding Doc suggests in the 9th episode of the video series.

With the KOMET of America Inc. Quatron hi.feed milling cutters, KOMET says it is replicating the success of its KUB Quatron drills in a new range of milling cutters.

Seco Tools Inc. continues to enhance its Multi-Directional Turning (MDT) program, most recently announcing the GS (Grooving Sharp) and GG (Grooving Ground) chipbreakers for grooving steel, nonferrous alloys and superalloys.

Ingersoll Cutting Tools says its new CVD-coated series T-TINOX grades bring new levels of productivity to stainless steel turning.

To improve productivity and reduce tooling costs, Tungaloy America has introduced the new TecMill series of shoulder milling cutters.