Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Articles • January 1, 2012

The role of drawbar force in machining

The Machine Technology column for the January 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering focuses on developing an understanding of the role of drawbar force.

Articles • January 1, 2012 • Michael Deren

Regional shows the way to go

Michael Deren covers the benefits of attending regional trade shows in his January 2012 Machinist's Corner column for Cutting Tool Engineering.

Products • December 12, 2011

Titan Hobbing Machines

Gleason has introduced the Titan 1200H Hobbing Machine, the first of a new series of Titan hobbers designed for larger cylindrical gears with diameters ranging from 800mm to 6,400mm, and modules up to 40mm.

Products • December 12, 2011

FBL-530

Chevalier's FBL-530 is a versatile machine that is helping manufacturers with a wide range of needs.

Videos • December 11, 2011

PCD progress

The Vollmer of America Corp. recently held its PCD Days at its headquarters in Carnegie, Pa. This brief video report offers a glimpse at two of the machines on display during the technical conference: the QXD 200 rotary erosion and QWD760 wire-erosion units.

Articles • December 1, 2011

Quantifying machine error motions

Quantifying machine tool error motions in this month's Machine Technology column by Dr. Scott Smith of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Products • November 1, 2011

260H and 400H Gear Hobbing Machines

Gleason's Genesis series now includes 260H and 400H Vertical Gear Hobbing Machines for the production of spur and helical gears up to 260mm in diameter, and 400mm in diameter, respectively, and up to 700mm of axial travel to accommodate extra-long shafts.

Products • November 1, 2011

KM4X Spindle Connection

Kennametal is introducing its next-generation spindle connection, KM4X.

Articles • October 1, 2011

Finding stability with super diagram

Machine Technology column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine helps find stable machining with the 'super diagram.'

Articles • October 1, 2011 • Michael Deren

Fourth and goal — time to score

Machinist's Corner column in the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine suggests that now is the time to tap into unallocated company funds.

Articles • September 1, 2011

Managing hybrid spindle bearings

High-speed machining requires hybrid spindle bearings.

Articles • September 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Designer coats

A high-ionization technology that enables enhanced customization of tool coatings.