MMS Blog

20 Oct 2005

A Lathe That Doesn't Turn The Workpiece

Rather than rotating the workpiece, an Escomatic lathe rotates a toolhead around material that is held stationary in a guide bushing. This configuration allows workpiece stock to be fed as bars or coils for long periods of uninterrupted operation.

CNC & Machine Controls 6 Oct 2005

The In-Cycle Enabler

To achieve 144 hours per week of in-cycle time on its machining centers, this plant relies on software that offers a clear, colorful, real-time view of where the time losses are occurring.

Turn/Mill 6 Oct 2005

Cylinder Head Porting On A Turn/Mill Machine

This complex milling operation is performed effectively on a machine that does turning.

Automotive 4 Oct 2005

Unattended Honing On A Vertical Chucker

An air-gage-monitored honing system added to an inverted vertical spindle chucking lathe allows unattended turning, boring and honing on one machine for greater process flexibility.

Automotive 4 Oct 2005

How To Machine Pure Abrasion

Powder metal parts have become the darling of the auto industry, but they can be a demon for the shops that must machine the finishing touches. This shop has found that the keys to success machining such abrasive materials are proper cutting tool selection and continuous tool wear monitoring.

2 Oct 2005

What Is In a Word?

Moving dirt to suit the needs of construction and development is a challenge as old as civilization. Moving molecules and microscopic components is a challenge that is years or decades old.

CNC & Machine Controls 27 Sep 2005

Tecumseh Sets Its Course

A very different kind of CNC software paves the way for creating an integrated manufacturing environment.

26 Sep 2005

As The Turn/Mill Concept Evolves, Is New Terminology Needed?

This series of turn/mill machines combines the full turning capability of a pure turning center and the full millig capability of a machining center. Design features address critical issues of vibration and heat.