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Overcoming vibration issues when using laser interferometry
Laser interferometry is susceptible to vibration issues. New technology is solving that problem.
Sandvik Coromant Process Control
Sandvik Coromant Process Control. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.
Complete machining of truck camshafts
Effective complete machining of DAF camshafts for commercial vehicles is based on the sophisticated interplay between high performance high-performance linear motors, ultra-precise in-process measuring systems and easily accessible components. The Dutch truck manufacturer is extending its camshaft machining operations by adding the modular concept on the new platform 6.
Increase productivity with consistent tool setups
In this video, Brendt Holden of Haimer USA LLC demonstrates how setting up your tools the same way through various Haimer technologies can increase productivity, and, in turn, save you time and money.
XSYTIN®-360 ceramic endmills from Greenleaf
Greenleaf's XSYTIN®-360 ceramic end mills combine the company's phase-toughened XSYTIN®-1 substrate with a unique cutting geometry that offers 10 times higher productivity and tremendous cost savings.
Versatile 5-Axis grinder from Star Cutter
This Star Cutter Co. video highlights the company's NXT 5-axis tool grinder, a versatile CNC machine featuring a small footprint and a large grind zone.
Why invest in smart machine monitoring?
Marzel Neckien, president of W Machine Works, San Fernando, California, invested in smart machine monitoring from FactoryWiz that enabled the shop to collect raw machine data and better understand what was happening on their shop floor.
Guhring’s System 222 for grooving and parting-off
Guhring Inc. highlights the features of its System 222 (two cutting edges, 22 mm length) for grooving and parting-off in this brief video.
Optimize machining to protect your tools
As this video testimonial shows, Sandvik Coromant, Mebane, North Carolina, trusts CGTech's VERICUT Force to optimize their toolpaths for better results through complicated cuts while preventing tool deflection, spikes in load, and breakage.
How to set up your boring bars for success
ARCH Cutting Tools offers a video overview of its Patriot high-performance boring bars, which offer tunable internal damping technology to deliver optimal dynamic stability and yield significant increases in machining performance.
Oil Boss oil skimmer from Abanaki
This Abanaki Corp. video demonstrates how the company's Oil Boss oil skimmer provides cost savings by removing unwanted tramp oil and prolonging the life of the coolant.
Cutting, prepointing and chamfering machine from Rush Machinery
This Rush Machinery video offers an overview of the company's CH-CM0406 Cut-Prepoint-Chamfer Machine, which converts full length blank carbide rods into tool blanks that are ready for fluting and finishing grinding.
