High-Speed Machining
Making Machines Move Faster
A convergence of motion control and mechanical technologies is allowing machine tools to achieve remarkable levels of accuracy at breathtaking speeds.
Read MoreElectrode Mill Hits 36,000 RPM
Today's CNC EDMs burn cavities faster than ordinary milling machines can feed them with electrodes, and so the demand for high-speed graphite machining centers has opened up an opportunity that machine-tool builders have begun to fill.
Read MoreBreaking The Electrode Bottleneck
This company uses high speed machining to slash the time it takes to make graphite electrodes for EDMing of molds and dies. From days to hours. Sounds like a simple, straight-forward formula for cutting costs and lead times, doesn't it?
Read MoreHigh Speed Machining Of Dies And Molds
These tips from an experienced pro will help shops take some of the mystery out of the process of high speed machining.
Read MoreSuperprecision High Speed Spindle Bearings Improve Machining Productivity
Equipment manufacturers are offering a new series of high speed Fafnir brand ceramic and steel bearings specifically to achieve the level of performance required in this manufacturing environment. This high speed bearing design is offered with either steel or ceramic balls.
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Tool Considerations for High Speed Cutting
Fast CNC processing and high-pressure coolant contribute to removing metal at dramatic rates. But what should a shop know about cutting tools in high speed machining?
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