Machining

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.

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.

Sandvik Coromant's CoroBore 825 is for finishing of holes with tight tolerances and surface finish requirements.

Shop Operations column by Frank Marlow.

Ask the Grinding Doc column by Dr. Jeffrey Badger.

Manager's Desk column by Keith Jennings.

Using an independent laboratory to test different coolants can provide the impartial data needed to make the right choice for machining titanium.

Ensuring optimal grinding of stainless steel medical instruments.

Integrated automation of turning centers can be the solution to meeting production schedules and profit goals.

Machining components for solar power generation systems can be a renewable source of business.

Productive Times feature Kevin Burns Golf, 408-244-7768, www.kbputters.com. Challenge: Maximize productivity and minimize tool breakage when roughing custom putter heads. Solution: A 5-flute, solid-carbide endmill that minimizes chatter. Solution Provider: Dura-Mill Inc., 800-444-6455, www.duramill.com.

Machinist's Corner column from January 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.