Chip challenge
Getting a handle on chip handling for small to medium-sized shops.
Operation / Process
Turning
BN1000 and BN2000 Grade Inserts
Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. advances uncoated turning in bearing and die steel manufacturing with the new BN1000 and BN2000.
Quick Change Polygon Threading Toolholders
The new "Quick Change" series of toolholders from Carmex Precision Tools LLC deliver better gripping thanks to a polygon shank.
Armed with automation
Lightweight and easy-to-program robotic arms.
Trending to turning
Holding a few tenths tolerance on a piece of 60-HRC steel was once the domain of expensive grinding equipment. Today, it's no big deal.
Applitec Insert System
The new Trio-Line inserts, carried by FLP Tooling Inc., offer triple cutting edge inserts for increased machining power.
FRB Face Drivers and Centers
After introducing mechanical face drivers to the U.S., LMC Workholding is now offering patented face drivers and live centers from Tecnologie FRB.
Rotary Broaching Brake
Polygon Solutions Inc. designed the broaching brake to be used as an attachment to its innovative GT Series rotary broach holder.
Managing workers’ face time
Manager's Desk columnist Keith Jennings discusses the balance between face time with employees and time management.
ORBITEC 20
Mazak Corp.'s ORBITEC 20 employs a unique headstock design to generate turned features on large valves and other big, odd-shaped parts with ease and accuracy.
GN 516 Rotary Clamping Latches
J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now offers GN 516 Rotary Clamping Latches in metric sizes.
Fueling improvements
Using continuous improvement to reach automotive fuel-economy goals.