Turning

Products • December 5, 2018

Mastercam 2019 Lathe Software

From accepting and programming any CAD file to Dynamic roughing and precision finishing, Mastercam 2019 Lathe gives you a variety of techniques to turn all of your parts exactly as you need them. Mastercam 2019 Lathe features a new Tool Designer, Mill-Turn Environments and Multiple Plunge.

Products • December 4, 2018

WN-913.3 Inch Size Steel Set Screws

JW Winco Inc. has recently introduced WN-913.3 inch size steel set screws, with brass or nylon tip.

Videos • November 19, 2018

Hard part turning with CB7105 and CB7115

Sandvik Coromant's new grades CB7105 and CB7115 break new ground in hard part turning. The new grades are based on the newest generation Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) material. This material enhances crater wear resistance and fracture resistance at high cutting speeds in case hardened and induction hardened material.

Products • November 7, 2018

316 SS Shaft Collars and Couplings

Standard and custom machined parts made from corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel for use in wastewater treatment facilities and similar harsh environments are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

Videos • November 1, 2018

EMAG VL 1 TWIN – Highly Productive Simultaneous Machining

This twin-spindle turning machine is perfect for the manufacturing of workpieces up to 3 inches in diameter. With two main spindles in one machining area, the VL 1 TWIN can simultaneously machine two identical workpieces – leading to a massive increase in output quantities and decreased cost per piece.

Products • November 1, 2018

Permanent Magnetic Chip and Parts Conveyors

Permanent magnetic chip and parts conveyors from Eriez safely and reliably move and elevate ferrous materials such as chips, turnings, small parts and stampings. These units are practically maintenance free and innovatively designed to ensure the highest level of operator safety.

Articles • October 17, 2018 • Kip Hanson

Moving ahead with multitaskers

Mill/turn lathes and multitask machines continue to cut a broad swath across the manufacturing landscape.

Products • October 17, 2018

Insert Converter App

Walter has developed the Insert Converter app, which quickly shows the insert selection with the latest Walter grades and chipbreaker geometries for an application. It is aimed at anyone who wants to enhance their machining process, increase tool life and process reliability, or improve their productivity.

Products • October 17, 2018

Fiber Fused Silica Lenses for High-Power Lasers

A new line of fiber fused silica lenses for high-power lasers that are easier to install than returning the laser head to the manufacturer is being introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Products • September 27, 2018

C1D1-DCM Power Drum Transporter

Liftomatic Material Handling Inc. introduced a customized portable drum handler for C1D1 applications, the C1D1-DCM. The C1D1-DCM power drum transporter is a completely powered and self-contained handling device for lifting, lowering and moving all types of steel, plastic and fiber drums.

Products • September 18, 2018

CB7105 and CB7115 Grades

Sandvik Coromant is set to release two new grades for interrupted hard-part turning operations: CB7125 and CB7135. Available in October 2018, the grades will complete the company's offer for hard-part turning, complementing the existing CB7105 and CB7115 grades.

Products • September 18, 2018

GM-2-5AX 5-Axis Gantry Mill

Many industries today, such as aerospace and automotive design, are turning to 5-axis machining to speed manufacturing processes and increase accuracy. The ability to machine complex shapes, undercuts, and difficult angles in a single setup reduces tooling costs and labor time, resulting in a better cost per part.