Reaming as an Alternative to Single-Point Boring
Using slip yokes as an example, reaming through holes can be more efficient and effective than single-point boring operations.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2023
Production Machining’s December 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Sandvik Coromant, Nikon Metrology, The L.S. Starrett Co., Walter USA, Kennametal and SolidCAM.
Walter Ceramic Inserts Enable Efficient Turning, Milling
Suitable turning and milling applications of the WIS30 ceramic grade include roughing, semi-finishing and finishing, as well as interrupted cuts.
Fairlane Workholding Components Enable Modular Positioning
Fairlane Products Inc.’s Swivots workholding components swivel, pivot and tilt to compensate for angles and irregularities of the workpiece.
The Value of Tool Monitoring on Rotary Transfer Machines
By using a tool monitoring system, shops can save costs associated with machine maintenance and downtime for tool changes while increasing cutting performance.
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New Cutting Tool Technology Discovered at Paul Horn Open House
During a tour of the company’s campus in Tubingen, Germany, I and more than 3,000+ others were introduced to a number of new advances the company has made in cutting tool technology particularly as it relates to the medical industry.
Dillon Soft Top Jaws Improve Concentricity, Chuck Balance
The soft jaws are designed to provide better concentric performance chuck balance, as well as enable a longer jaw life because of the increased jaw accuracy.
Sandvik Coromant Turning Grade Enables High-Feed Roughing
The GC4405 steel turning grade features a new carbide substrate with an optimized microstructure, which reduces plastic deformation in high-feed applications.
The Value of CAD/CAM and Cutting Tool Manufacturers Working Together
Overall machining efficiency can be increased when software and tooling companies combine to tackle machining challenges.
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Fixtureworks Clamps Enable Heavy-Duty Machining
Nutrunner clamps are an alternative to hydraulic clamps and provide robotic clamping, automated clamping and unclamping on automated and robotic production lines.