Parting and Grooving for the Long Haul February 24, 2021 Some trends in machining remain constant. Machine speeds continue to increase. Difficult-to-cut materials are used more frequently.
Using Spring-Loaded Fixtures in Automation February 23, 2021 Part holding fixtures are critical for precisely holding and locating parts. Most such fixtures use locators for positioning.
Greenleaf Introduces XSYTIN-360 New Solid Ceramic End Mills February 11, 2021 Greenleaf Corporation has announced XSYTIN-360, a new line of high-performance solid ceramic end mills, to the global market.
Toolpath Simulation, Optimization Boosts Part Manufacturing for Fixtures February 2, 2021 Those who manufacture precision workholding systems have the same goals and challenges as the machinists who use them. Both groups strive to reduce setup times and optimize cutting cycles. Secure, consistent, and accurate gripping is paramount.
New Cutter Bodies Boost Feed Rates, Lower Cycle Times on Very Large Parts January 28, 2021 A few years ago, two companies joined forces to greatly enhance productivity in heavy milling and crankshaft machining. Their combined efforts resulted in solutions to improve throughput and reduce costs by a factor of four in some cases.
The Sharpest Tool in the Box January 21, 2021 The word “reconditioned” can ignite visions of worn, overworked products inferior to new ones. The reality is as long as you purchase from a reputable supplier, reconditioned cutting tools will deliver the same consistent results as they did upon initial purchase.
SMW Autoblok’s Fully Sealed Pull-Down Chucks Feature High Accuracy, Heavy-Duty Gripping February 24, 2021 SMW Autoblok has introduced the TX Series 3-jaw pull-down chucks featuring repeatability of up to 4 µm (0.00015”) and precise, self-centering accuracy for heavy duty metal cutting applications.
Formlabs Expands Additive Manufacturing Reach with Fuse 1 SLS Printer January 26, 2021 Formlabs, known for its line of desktop stereolithography (SLA) printers, is looking to expand its 3D printing reach with availability of its new Fuse 1 benchtop industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer. Under development for nearly seven years, the Fuse 1 marks a notable change for Formlabs as they expand into a new additive manufacturing process.
Companies are Building a Future in Florida January 26, 2021 Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce, and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing.
October 2020 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 7.6% from September 2020 December 18, 2020 October 2020 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $167.9 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
