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Article Published on 5/13/2011
A New Approach to Tool Presetting

This non-contact presetter has a number of design elements that enable it to perform effectively on the shop floor. It looks and operates differently than other presetters currently available, too.

Case Study Published on 5/13/2009
Drilling Solutions Improve Tool Life, Cut Cycle Times

Interruptions due to worn or failed tools can be especially detrimental to productivity, especially on parts with lengthy cycle times. At a manufacturer of large commercial heat exchangers, many of which require drilling of hundreds of holes, the improved tool life of Precision Dormer’s Hydra and CDX-Inox drills led to significant cost and cycle time savings.

Case Study Published on 3/20/2009
Extra Tough Tool Steel Meets Its Match In Extra Tough Inserts

A new grade of coated inserts enabled this shop to cut an especially hard tool steel so effectively and efficiently that it could deliver a massive set of press brake dies on time. The inserts are part of Kennametal’s Beyond line of carbide tooling.

 

Product Published on 8/5/2008
Workholding System Increases Tool Access

The Bock Workholding system is a line of products specifically designed to enable complete machining on five sides of the workpiece in a single setup. The system allows a greater range of tool access angles over conventional vises on five-axis machining centers, the company says. The vises are offered with a compre

Article Published on 8/4/2023
From Tradition to Transformation: Century-Old Manual Machine Shop Adds CNCs

After 122 years of working with manual mills and lathes, this fifth-generation shop acquired assets of a local CNC machining business and hired the owner. Here’s how it’s going a year later.

Article Published on 3/15/2023
The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

Having 3D printing and machining within one organization enables Addman’s engineers to collaborate and consolidate so it can quickly make successful metal 3D printed parts.

Article Updated on 9/20/2022 | Published on 9/7/2022
Positioned to Prevail: Designing Processes Around People

Stecker Machine Company shows that getting the most value from employees means valuing your employees.

Article Published on 9/15/2001
PCD Tools Get Tough

Contrary to their reputation as tools reserved strictly for finish machining of non-ferrous metals, some polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutting tools now possess the durability to handle a much wider range of applications.

Product Published on 10/2/2020
Kennametal FEG Drill Insert Eliminates End Milling

Kennametal’s FEG drill insert is designed to increase the ease of drilling flat-bottom holes into difficult and curved surfaces while eliminating the need for end milling.

Product Published on 9/10/2021
Niigata Introduces High-Speed Jig Borer Machining Center

Niigata says the HN800-V is built with the rigidity and accuracy necessary to perform ultra-precise contour machining and boring of components with critical tolerances.

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