Surging ahead
Growing U.S. auto market needs supply flexibility and more lightweight parts.
Operation / Process
Turning
Tecnologie FRB Face Drivers and Live Centers
After introducing mechanical face drivers to the U.S., LMC Workholding offers patented face drivers and live centers from Tecnologie FRB.
Victory Turning Inserts
Shops turning a wide range of materials face extreme challenges daily. They know that the most efficient machining means finding the "sweet spot." Too slow may increase attention to detail but also increase opportunities from speedier competitors. Accelerating speeds and feeds may actually lower efficiency if you're using up tooling faster or stopping your turning center more often to clean out stringers. The WIDIA Victory family of turning inserts from WIDIA is announcing new geometries and grades that extend your turning sweet spot by delivering excellent chip flow that results in smooth machining, improved efficiencies, and extended tool life.
Carbon-Dioxide Lenses and Mirrors for Lasers
A line of large CO<sub>2</sub> lenses and mirrors for Mitsubishi and Mazak lasers that are in-stock for 24-hour shipment to allow companies to reduce consumable costs are available from Laser Research Optics.
Send shop guys to trade shows
Manager's Desk author Keith Jennings writes in his August 2014 Cutting Tool Engineering column that he believes sending shop personnel to IMTS is a wise investment.
Connecting the dots
A system to share real-time data between a lathe's CNC and bar feeder.
Understanding Cutting Equations
Learn cutting tool equations like SFM, chip load, spindle speed, and feed rate to optimize machining efficiency and improve precision in metalworking.
Automatic Coolant Concentration Control
PRAB Inc. introduces an exclusive new feature for monitoring and controlling coolant concentration in its Guardian Coolant Recycling System.
Keeping machines and operators cool and clean
Shops today are more aware of environmental conditions. Mist collectors and electrostatic air cleansers are not uncommon and many manufacturers realize there's little chance of attracting high-caliber work from customers when the shop is a pigsty.
GN 319.2 Revolving Ball Knobs
J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 319.2 phenolic plastic revolving ball knobs, long shoulder type, tapped, in inch and metric sizes.
VT 4-4 Vertical Turning Machine
According to a recent study by Roland-Berger, the automotive supplier industry will grow at a rate of approximately 6 percent in the next two years with competition intensifying. To gain an advantage, manufacturers must take a close look at the profitability of production sites. Component production must become faster, deliver high precision and show a greater degree of economic viability. EMAG's production solution is the VT 4-4 vertical lathe that delivers top efficiency levels in large-volume gearbox production.
Here come the cool jets
A tool clamp that permits optimal coolant delivery on Swiss-style machines.