Derek Korn

Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief

What if I Don’t Machine Camshafts?

Why read a story about machining billet racing camshafts when your shop doesn’t do that type of work?

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“But I Don’t Machine Custom Camshafts!”

Why should you read a story about machining billet racing camshafts when your shop doesn’t do that type of work? There are a few reasons why it makes sense.

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Grinding

Reducing Fastener Grinding Costs Using Advanced Abrasives

Ceramic aluminum oxide wheels can increase the number of parts that can be ground between dressing routines, leading to centerless grinding cost savings.

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Turning Machines

More Effective Camshaft Machining

A leading manufacturer of high-performance valve train components installed a twin spindle/twin-turret lathe to bring camshaft machining work in-house. Here, the company explains how it has become more effective using its multifunction lathe to produce small batches of custom racing camshafts.

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Spending Race Day with Doosan and JGR

If a machining equipment supplier invites you to a NASCAR event, I suggest jumping on the opportunity.

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Leadership Loss

Is your company structured to deal with the passing of a key person? Or, if that prominent person is you, have you established the framework to enable your business to steadily move forward?

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Die/Mold

How Micromachining Patience Speeds Prototype Production

A molder of tiny, silicone components for the medical industry explains how a patient, conservative approach to micromachining enables it to deliver prototypes faster.

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Basics

What Makes for an Effective, Production-Oriented VMC?

Extended VMC cycle times due to modest spindle performance and slow non-cutting functions can increase costs for high-volume applications. However, new VMC offerings can minimize cycle times while maximizing competitiveness for production work.

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Basics

Why Y?

This toolholder takes advantage of a Swiss-type’s Y-axis motion to approach and engage the barstock from the side, which helps prevent “bird nesting.”

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Holemaking

Contouring Head Basics

Know how contouring boring heads work? If not, here’s a quick explanation.

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A Photo Studio for Your Small Parts

Wanting to take good photos of small parts for promotional purposes? Consider this device.

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Automation

Jr. Parts Collector

Users of Swiss-type lathes might find this part-collecting device helpful for lights-out machining.

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Methods
Schunk
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