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.
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.
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.
December 2020 US Cutting Tool Orders Up 4% from November 2020 February 17, 2021 December 2020 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $157.3 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing 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.
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.
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.
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.
