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Primer on the King of Machines: Manual Lathe Basics
The manual lathe remains the cornerstone of machining fundamentals. This guide explains why lathe basics still matter in training, setup work, and real shop operations.
Machine bed support key to accuracy
Machine Technology column: A machine tool bed serves several important functions. It supports the machine's moving elements and supports them in geometric relation to each other. The relationship between the moving elements is more important than the relationship between the moving elements and the ground the machine is based on.
Zeroing out Swiss: Turning Performance
When turning 2mm-dia. and smaller parts on a Swiss-style machine, it only makes sense that the radius on the tool should be equally tiny. After all, you can't cut a 0.5mm bone screw with a TNMG-431 insert—the tool's nose radius is nearly as big as the part.
Tech Cool 35052CF
Chemetall introduces Tech Cool 35052CF, a Generation V high performance semi-synthetic metalworking coolant.
MV Series Wire EDMs
MC Machinery Systems Inc. introduces its newest wire EDM technology, the MV Series.
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The sPINner Deburring Machine
The sPINner machine from Techniks batch deburrs ferrous and non-ferrous parts produced on machining centers, swiss-type screw machines, and lathes.
Machinery’s Handbook Made Easy
Published by Industrial Press Inc., "Machinery's Handbook Made Easy" by Edward T. Janecek is a time-saving navigational tool for "Machinery's Handbook" for experienced professionals and beginners alike.
Cut-Resistant Gloves and Sleeves
For work environments that pose a risk of cuts and abrasions, Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched two new products that offer protection as well as comfort: Jackson Safety G60 Level 2 Polyurethane Coated Cut Resistant Gloves and Jackson Safety G60 Level 5 Cut Resistant Sleeves with Dyneema Fiber.
NUMROTO Grinding Software
Tool manufacturers can now automatically create dimensioned engineering drawings of machine tools showing their precise geometry, by using a new facility for NUM's renowned NUMROTO grinding software.
LM1600/1800TT Multitasking Turning Center
Hyundai WIA announces an all new series of twin spindle CNC turning centers, the LM1600/1800TT.
MEGAFLEX Machining System
Astraeus Wind Energy's MAG MEGAFLEX machining system has passed its initial supplier qualification by completing "Operation 20" metal cutting processes in record time on a Clipper Windpower C96 turbine hub, one of the industry's largest.
Hocut 400K Coolant
Hocut 400K from Houghton International is a heavy-duty, chlorine-free machining and grinding metalworking fluid that can be used with many machines, including bar machines, lathes, chuckers, and centerless and cylindrical grinders.
