Universal Shields
A variety of quality-constructed, versatile universal ball and socket shields are available from Rockford Systems Inc.
Topic
Safety, Standards & Compliance
Module-Air AF-1000 Series Air Filtration
Tanis Technologies' Module-Air AF-1000 Series Air Filtration products reportedly have several major advantages over other commercial/industrial air cleaners, according to the company.
Grinding burn reduction
Grinding Doc column for December 2009 issue.
Tool steels’ dual personality
The guidelines for turning of tool steels include both tool- and part-making applications.
True upgrade: Dedicated wheel truing
Productive Times report covering dedicated wheel truing, includes a brief video report about Myles Tool using the Rush Machinery Wheel Truer.
Can-do coolant strategies
With the cost of high-performance coolants on the rise, coolant management is more important than ever. It starts by getting the basics right.
Hit it again, harder
When finishing parts, shops may want to hit them with their best shot. Shot peening can produce longer part life.
Fire suppression systems can protect machining centers—and your shop
Because they produce chips at high operating temperatures, often with oil-based coolants present, machine tools can easily catch fire. However, if shops plan ahead for this possibility by installing fire suppression systems, they can avoid catastrophic damage to the machine and the shop itself.
Tools of the trade
Rough-and-ready grinding calculations and an opinionated Viking help quickly determine appropriate grinding parameters.
Hole in Three
Ballizing, lapping with wire and brushing are three simple and economical hole finishing techniques that yield impressive results.
Thread history and measurement
March 2009 Shop Operations column
Combating Tool Decay
A parts manufacturer finds that brushing the cutting edges of tools with nylon bristles extends tool life, improves part quality and reduces manufacturing costs.