Articles

Composites Machining 3 Sep 2013

Composites in Hybrid Gears

Replacing steel with carbon fiber composites yields promising results.

3 Sep 2013

Changing the Landscape of Gear Production

The convergence of innovative cutter designs, five-axis multitasking machines and capable software is revolutionizing small- and medium-batch gear production.

Laser & Waterjet 30 Aug 2013

Abrasive Waterjet Machining Re-Examined

After attending Omax Corporation's 20th anniversary event in Kent, Washington, I have a clearer idea of why waterjet machining has special appeal to entrepreneurs, designers, engineers and inventors, as well as many other manufacturers. This versatile, precise and capable process cuts a range of durable materials, making it easy to turn ideas into prototypes and finished products.

Milling Tools 29 Aug 2013

Average Chip Thickness: What It Is and Why You Should Care

During milling applications, chips that are too thin might indicate inadequate heat dissipation that can cause premature insert wear. Too thick, and cutting forces might be high enough to break inserts outright. Cutting parameters should be set to attain a middle ground.

28 Aug 2013

Manufacturing’s Potential for Power Savings

Efforts at energy efficiency in manufacturing can have a big impact. In fact, DMG/Mori Seiki says its heat-treat alternative, grind-hardening, has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of surface hardening by 85 percent.

Metalworking Fluids 27 Aug 2013

Get the Handbook on MQL

A free handbook from Unist explains the benefits of minimum quantity lubrication and offers advice for those interested in moving away from conventional flood coolants.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 23 Aug 2013

An Insider’s Look at MTConnect-Enabled Applications

A new whitepaper from the MTConnect Institute is designed to help software developers create client applications that take advantage of the valuable data generated by manufacturing equipment but previously more difficult to access.