Swiss Machining Made Simpler January 30, 2019 Swiss-style machine tools can be a good choice for making complex parts. On the downside, however, Swiss machining itself has a reputation of being complex—and, therefore, more difficult to master than standard machining.
EWW Enterprise Inc.: Shop Finds Speed, Accuracy in Workholding February 7, 2019 Two of the essential characteristics of any successful machine shop are speed and accuracy, but depending on the application, they can be relative terms.
Sorting Out the Options Leads to Successful Presetting November 2, 2018 With the number of offline and in-process toolsetting options on the rise, developing a way to efficiently utilize this technology can be confusing. Which presetter should we buy? What about the software that’s so often part of these systems—do we really need it?
Advanced Cutting Tools Rev Up Milling Operations November 5, 2018 Do you have what it takes to raise your milling productivity to the next level? In addition to the requisite know-how, you need cutters and machine tools that will allow you to employ milling techniques that exceed what’s normally possible. Aided by the right hardware, you may soon be performing feats like pushing your feed rates to new highs and cutting harder materials than ever before.
Optimizing Oil Country Workholding November 29, 2018 There is no real problem with threading a pipe. Most DIY types can do it in their workshop with hand tools, but when the pipe is 40′ long and ordered by the ton, you are in oil country. Pumping crude oil out of the ground requires drill pipe, casing, tool joints, tees, crosses, flanges, and couplings. All those items need to be machined. And that takes specialized workholding.
A Supermarket for Tooling and Workholding November 5, 2018 If you’re looking for new solutions to tooling and workholding challenges, IMTS was a great place to start. The bi-annual trade show, held this past September in Chicago, allowed shops to browse for the “latest and greatest” technologies.
Rego-Fix Announces New Center for Machining Excellence in Indiana October 26, 2023 Rego-Fix plans to expand its North American headquarters with a new, 12,000-square-foot Center for Machining Excellence.
The Continuing Case for Composites October 9, 2023 Dive into the world of aerospace composites, where innovation meets sustainability. Learn how advanced manufacturing, digital twins, and additive manufacturing are reshaping the industry and powering the future of flight.
Teaming Up on Large-Format 3D Printing October 6, 2023 3D-printed CFRP tools are revolutionizing aerospace and other industries by reducing costs, lead times, and improving part quality. Explore the future of high-performance composite materials through innovative additive manufacturing technologies.
Is Additive Manufacturing a Solution for MRO Woes? October 5, 2023 Discover the advancements in metal AM technology and its potential to transform the aviation industry.
