Five-Axis Machining for Small Prismatic Parts
By: Derek Korn
New to the U.S. market, this compact machine could enable precision turning shops to win complex, more prismatic work in medical and other industries.
Video Tech Brief: Three Lathe Turrets Machining Simultaneously
By: Derek Korn
At PMTS 2023, Spinner North America explains that having three turrets cutting at the same time in a CNC lathe can significantly reduce cycle times while offering better utilization of a machine shop’s cutting resources.
Manufacturer Mulls Long Versus Short Bar Feeder
By: Derek Korn
A manufacturer of gears and gear assemblies decided four-foot magazine bar feeders made more sense than 12-foot, single-barrel bar feeders.
Cutting Tool Considerations for Hydraulic Port Machining
Edited by Derek Korn
Indexable insert cutting tools can boost the efficiency of port machining processes by creating multiple features in a single operation.
The People Part of PMTS
By: Derek Korn
The Precision Machining Technology Show is a great example of discovering ways shopfloor employees can become more efficient, thereby helping shops become more profitable.
#pmts
In-Machine Probing Possibilities for VTLs
Edited by Derek Korn
A manufacturer of vertical turning centers uses a “push/pull” optoelectronic probe with custom bracket to enable its machines to perform effective, in-process measurement of shafts and related automotive components.
Repeatability and Rigidity Are Key for Quick-Change Swiss Tooling
By: Derek Korn
A rotary wedge clamping system is said to enable this two-piece, modular tooling system for Swiss-types to offer the performance of a solid tool.
Video as Part of the PM Brand
By: Derek Korn
“Magazines” are more than “magazines” these days. Here is how we’re leveraging video not only to support articles but to present new technologies, concepts and practices.
The Advantages of Turning and Grinding on One Machine Platform
By: Derek Korn
Instead of using a dedicated grinding machine or an outside grinding vendor to achieve very high surface finishes, a machine that can hard turn and grind can reduce WIP and speed part completion while taking up minimal floor space.
Why Are We Writing About a Shop Making Custom Baseball Bats?
By: Derek Korn
I recently learned about a 153-year-old manufacturer that has produced billions upon billions of precision, metal pins which started another business making one-off wooden baseball bats. (Like I asked it to do for me and you’ll see at this year’s Precision Machining Technology Show). Here I explain why it’s worth the time to read that article.
#basics #pmts
Custom Form Tools Reduce Cycle Times
Edited by Derek Korn
Eastec 2023: Schwanog offers form tool systems, producing individual tools in very small series. Batch sizes from 3 to 50 units can be produced at any time.
It’s Showtime!
By: Derek Korn
The 12th edition of the biennial Precision Machining Technology Show starts today. What might you discover there? What might I discover there?
