Choosing the right tools and matching them to the correct operations and process techniques for micromachining applications is critical to success in this burgeoning market. ArticlePublished: 9/26/2011
Sometimes a shop doesn’t do enough turning work to justify the purchase of a CNC lathe. But when it needs to produce precision turned parts, even if for a very small lot size, the shop needs a solution. ArticlePublished: 7/21/2011
Not only do wiper inserts accomplish smooth surfaces—and if the material allows, they will eliminate a grinding operation—but these additional radii are also designed to double the feed rates of roughing and semi-finishing operations while achieving... ArticlePublished: 8/19/2009
This company is embracing high-performance tooling on its turning centers. The "sticker shock" is no reason not to do this. In one case, though, the shop found a way to limit the cost of the tool and increase productivity at the same time. ArticlePublished: 6/2/2009
The Utilis Multidec 3000 series double-sided turning inserts are said to provide long life and repeatability to 0. 0004" for cutoff, front and back turn, groove and turn and threading work. The holder features a recessed pocket for precise locating... ArticlePublished: 3/4/2009
The company offers hundreds of new tools among its thread mill, specialty end mill, boring bar, threading tool, grooving tool and port tool product lines. Tools include corner rounding end mills with three flutes, double ended; solid carbide engrav... ArticlePublished: 3/4/2009
The company has added a 20-mm and 22-mm-diameter model to its Micro line of high-speed spindles for Swiss turning. Right-hand spindles are also available. These spindles eliminate secondary operations for Swiss-type lathes. ArticlePublished: 3/4/2009
The dynamics of chip formation and evacuation make grooving in turning operations unique in almost every way. Innovative insert designs and coatings can improve your grooving operation, but to be completely successful, there are some other things yo... ArticlePublished: 12/19/2008