Thread Mills Take on Tough Materials October 23, 2020 When it’s time to put threads in parts, particularly those made of difficult-to-machine materials, thread mills are often the right choice. Thread mills cut threads with a cutting head typically smaller than the hole, unlike taps that are sized to match the hole diameter.
Multi-Flute End Mills Produce Thoroughly Modern Milling January 26, 2021 End mills, traditionally made with two to four flutes, are used in one of the oldest mechanized machining processes—milling.
First Time’s the Charm January 6, 2021 All shops want to be more productive and reduce downtime. For some, this means an investment in a high-end CNC machine tool. Others give quick-change toolholders a try, or pursue an IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) machining strategy.
Long-Lasting Taps Deliver 400 Hard Holes, 50 Percent Savings for Equipment Manufacturer March 30, 2021 Recycling equipment manufacturer Harris Equipment Co., Cordele, Ga., saved 50 percent per job tapping Hardox 450 steel wear plates by switching to taps from Emuge Corp., West Boylston, Mass.
Bike Maker Discovers Time and Cost Savings with Specialty Toolholders March 2, 2021 Bicycles are one of the oldest modes of transportation, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t evolved with the times.
Okuma Welcomes BIG Kaiser to Partners in THINC Network March 11, 2021 The management team of Okuma America Corp. has announced that BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc., Hoffman Estates, Illinois, recently joined the Partners in THINC network.
November 2020 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Down 9.9% from October 2020 January 25, 2021 November 2020 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $151.3 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
SCHUNK Launches Bio-Inspired Adhesion Mechanisms November 11, 2020 With the help of adhesive forces, geckos have been moving easily over smooth surfaces for millions of years. SCHUNK is using this principle to develop various fields of handling applications with ADHESO, its new gripping technology.
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.
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.