Machining

News • October 25, 2021

GF Machining showcases equipment solutions

GF Machining Solutions showcased at Eastec 2021 equipment for mold and die and job-shop applications that the company says can increase production and reduce energy consumption.

News • October 22, 2021

New and better tools for machining firearm components

Tools today are far superior to those used in previous firearm production methods, which provides the opportunity to combine operations into a single cutting tool, eliminating the need for additional tooling in the machine shop.

Articles • October 21, 2021

Investing in hard milling

Shop seeks to overcome EDM bottlenecks when producing complex molds.

News • October 20, 2021

Choosing the right tool for machining titanium

Machining titanium cost-effectively requires special attention to the distinctive features of this material – particularly for choosing the right tools.

Products • October 19, 2021

Go and No-Go Ring Gages

Go and No-Go Ring Gages are manufactured with hardened tool steel for exceptional durability and feature a fully knurled circumference for maximum gripping ability and safety. No-Go gages are clearly marked with a red ring. UNC and UNF gages have a 2A tolerance. UNC gages are available in 19 sizes from #2-56 to 2-4 ½ and UNF gages are available in 19 sizes from #0-80 to 1 ½ -12. Metric and metric fine gages have a 6g tolerance. Metric gages are available in 19 sizes from M2x.4 to M68x6 and metric fine gages are available in 19 sizes from M8x1 to M48x1.

Products • October 19, 2021

22c CNC Collet Chucks

CNC collet chucks and collets are an alternative to pneumatic or hydraulic workholding devices and are well-suited for high production runs. Standard shapes such as round, square and hexes can be held accurately and quickly compared to a three or four jaw chuck.

Articles • October 18, 2021 • William Leventon

Avoid machining malpractice

Successfully machining medical parts demands attention to many details.

Products • October 16, 2021

JSE510 End Mills Series

The reoptimized design of the new JSE510 offers unparalleled versatility based on the previous version of this product range. The new series targets general engineering, contract manufacturers and job shops, as well as the aerospace, medical and automotive industries. The design is reoptimized to stand up to tough milling applications with a versatile carbide grade, advanced polished SIRA coatings and a strong, sharp cutting edge. To extend tool life further, these tools offer vibration-damping variable pitch design and optimized helix.

Articles • October 14, 2021 • Craig Zoberis

6 considerations before automating

Despite the benefits, CNC automation does not have a one-size-fits-all solution. Here's what to know before you automate.

News • October 14, 2021

Walter establishes solid carbide drill facility in the U.S.

Walter USA LLC has assumed governance of the round tool production unit in Greer, South Carolina, through an intra-company transfer within the Sandvik Group. Having a dedicated production facility in the U.S. will enable Walter to provide both better responsiveness to customer demand as well as improve supply chain security.

Products • October 13, 2021

MMV 4200 / 5200 / 6200 Travelling Column Machining Centers

The extremely compact machine bed of the travelling column machining centres is a heat-treated, welded steel structure that provides a torsion-resistant and stable base for all components and machining operations. The production of large and heavy workpieces up to 8,000 kg is enabled by a powerful motor spindle with 46 kW spindle power, a torque of up to 170 Nm and a spindle speed of up to 15,000 rpm (18,000 rpm HSK-A63). Both spindle versions are grease-lubricated. The new versions of the previous model support complete machining of very long and heavy workpieces without reclamping.

Products • October 12, 2021

Tuff-Grit Zirconium Grain Premium Grinding Wheels

The longest-lasting, fastest-cutting abrasive is especially effective for hard-to-grind applications like stainless steel weldments, nickel alloys and ferrous metals.