Cutting Time for Facing
Comparison between calculating cutting time when facing at a constant cutting speed vs. a constant rpm.
Operation / Process
Turning
Beyond Inserts for FixPerfect
Kennametal is introducing the first Beyond inserts for Kennametal's FixPerfect system, promising improved toughness and wear-resistance, resulting in higher turning productivity and safety.
CUT-GRIP Grooving Inserts
ISCAR has launched a line of improved CUT-GRIP grooving inserts for ID grooving that features the N-type chipformer that has proven so effective in OD turning of problematic metals.
Multisoft
CAM and simulation software packages enable productive programming of multitasking machines—particularly as they become 'ultratasking' machines.
Turning Vertical
Turning a lathe vertical can be a productivity turn for the better—for large and small parts.
Tsugami B0 385 Swiss Turn
Rem Sales LLC offers the new Tsugami B0 385 38mm 5-axis Swiss Turn.
Pumping up productivity
END USER: Premium Frac Pumps LLC; (682) 647-3300; www.premiumfracpumps.com. CHALLENGE: Increase output of components for hydraulic fracturing pumps. SOLUTION: Automated cell consisting of two CNC lathes and robotic workhandling. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Gosiger Automation Inc.; (800) 888-4188; www.gosigerautomation.com; and Hartwig Inc.; (972) 790-8200; www.hartwiginc.com
Shop floors and lighting are critical
Shop Operations column for Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue addresses how the condition and maintenance of metalworking shops have a direct impact on efficiency and morale.
Modulated toolpaths for chip breaking
Machine Technology column from Cutting Tool Engineering's January 2011 issue discusses the need for modulated toolpaths to ensure chip breaking when turning.
A Structured Repair
With a structured cutting tool repair program, significant cost savings are realized while tool quality remains intact.
Fanuc RoboCut iE Wire EDM Series
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the new FANUC RoboCut iE Wire EDM Series, featuring a new power supply for highly accurate and efficient cutting performance in challenging materials.
Lightweight Boring Tool
BIG Kaiser has introduced the new, large diameter Kaiser 318 Series, a tooling system supporting a variety of aluminum and steel components optimized for twin cutter rough boring, precision finish boring and precision OD turning operations.