Tech Briefs

An Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins

This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

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Automation

Predicting the ROI of Robotic Automation

Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.

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Tooling

Calculate the Value of Thread Rolling for Yourself

Recent testing has shown that thread rolling can be more economical than thread cutting when producing 4,000 parts or more. A newly created calculator can help you to determine which might be the better option for your threading applications.

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Grinding

Carbon Fiber Spindles Aim to Eliminate Grinding Variance

These spindles available on Tschudin CNC centerless grinders are designed to minimize the heat transfer factor while optimizing dimensional stability and material removal rate.

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Sustainability Analysis Tool Aids Data-Driven Decision-Making

Can increasing productivity and reducing carbon emissions go hand-in-hand? For its high-volume machining customers, Sandvik Coromant offers a tool for data collection and comparison to aid sustainability-minded process decisions.

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Striving for Faster Changeovers for Multispindles

A multispindle platform designed to combine the high production speed of a cam-driven machine with the precision and repeatability of CNC also includes technology to speed set ups for new jobs.

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High-Production Multitasking Becoming More Flexible

Rotary transfer machines remain well-suited for high-volume production, but are now more accommodating to smaller batch sizes.

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Automation

A Means to Streamline Automation Communication

This software-centric technology aims to facilitate the connection between a robot and various other key elements of an automated, machine-tending process.

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A Mill-Turn’s Value for Machining Micro Gears

This leading manufacturer of non-lubricated robotic gears uses a seven-axis turn-mill to machine components from “amorphous” metals such as bulk metallic glasses.

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Toolholders

Machining’s Impact on Sustainability

Individual elements of the machining process such as machine tools, tooling and even CAD/CAM software play a role in overall machine shop sustainability. Observing the entire process especially when it comes to their influences on energy usage is key.

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Cutting Tools

Replaceable-Insert Spade Drill Basics, Advantages

Although solid carbide and indexable-insert drills have their place in a machine shop, replaceable-insert spade drills offer specific advantages for various holemaking operations on machining centers and lathes.

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Cutting Tools

Taking a Calculated Approach to Thread Rolling

Thread rolling operations for Swiss-type lathes, multi-spindles and other turning equipment can be enhanced using online calculators to determine optimal process parameters.

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SPC Innovations, In-machine gaging and attachments
manufacturer of machine tools
Kyocera
Star swiss-type automatic lathes
Marubeni Citizen CNC
Efficient, Durability, Advanced CBN Abrasives
Horn USA
SolidCAM
Marubeni Citizen CNC