FEATURES

Getting More Bang For Your Deburring Buck

Today, customers demand parts that are burr-free, which would suggest aggressive deburring. At the same time, they want parts that are free of scratches and dings, which calls for gentle processing. There is a non-conventional deburring process that not only completely removes burrs from even difficult-to-reach part areas, but also leaves machined features and surface finishes intact and parts free of nicks and scratches. The process is called thermal deburring.

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Software

Networking Your Multi-Spindles

This Ohio shop is looking forward to major benefits from real-time data acquisition.

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Speeding Up Screw-Machined Production

Businesses need to prepare for an upswing as they do a downswing. Staffing, materials and production are just a few of the areas that need to be adjusted—but when? We at Sandvik Coromant think is should be done now.

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Medical

Vegetable Oil Improves Machining Of Medical Devices

Production management at this shop speculated that many of the materials used and operations performed might benefit from the higher level of lubricity characteristic of vegetable oils. Any consequent additional capacity and tool life would be a plus.

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