Machining

Machining medical components is a high-pressure sport.

Wheel selection, workholding tricks and a simple anti-loading solution for non-ferrous surface grinding

Milling, turning and drilling are the foundational machining processes.

When discussing advanced cutting materials, we usually mean CBN, PCD and ceramic.

An LK Metrology CMM helped Grindex cut inspection work from days to hours while improving reporting speed and process control.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced has developed a technology that uses a digital twin to correct machine-tool errors in real time on machine tools equipped with computer numerical control (CNC). For more on machine automation, see this related guide.

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, has expanded its sales team. The company appointed five seasoned sales professionals: Travis Lucot, who will cover Pennsylvania and New York; Bill Hafley, Indiana; Kip Smith, Southern California; Michael Kucera, Illinois; and Raul Oquendo, Texas and Louisiana.

Combat rising carbide costs with Tungaloy’s DrillMeister series, a head-changeable drill system that offers a wide range of drilling heads for diverse applications. DrillMeister reduces carbide waste and minimizes downtime, helping manufacturers protect the bottom line and stay competitive in an environment where prices remain volatile.

Onyx DLC (ta-C) coatings from Scientific Cutting Tools (SCT) are now available across several solid carbide thread mill product lines, including UN and metric single-profile thread mills, straight flute thread mills, and 15° helical thread mills. According to the company, the coating provides an ultra-low friction surface and high hardness that help reduce adhesion and wear when machining aluminum and other non-ferrous materials.

Scientific Cutting Tools (SCT), a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision carbide cutting tools, has announced the hard launch of its Zirc (ZrCN) and Onyx DLC (ta-C) coating programs, expanding performance options for machining non-ferrous materials and demanding threading applications.

CNC Onsite A/S in Vejle, Denmark, has delivered its custom-built Goliath machine tool to wind tower manufacturer Welcon A/S in Give, Denmark.

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