Holemaking

Holemaking 25 May 2005

Drill Reduces Machining Time, Increasing Capacity

This company specializes in developing electromagnetic systems with switching and/or sensor capabilities. Typical product applications include general mechanical engineering and plant construction; automotive engineering equipment and materials handling equipment; and automation, medical and power technologies.

Holemaking 16 May 2005

A Time To Tap, A Time To Mill

Thread milling and tapping are two methods for machining threads in a hole. Tapping is more popular, but thread milling has several advantages that might be important in your application.

Holemaking 1 Mar 2005

Portable Drill And Tooling Combination Solves Fabricator's Dilemma

Jackal Fabrication (Whitehall, Michigan) is accustomed to meeting time schedules, bidding competitively and striving to achieve quality workmanship. Its founder and president, Jack Budde, along with Bryan Hughes, partner and CFO, and Vice President Bob McCann have extensive experience in steel fabrications for structural and ornamental projects.

Holemaking 9 Feb 2005

Drill And Chamfer In One Operation

Holemaking 3 Feb 2005

Retrofit Using Six-Axis DRO Offers Flexibility

Following a retrofit using this six-axis readout on a partial machine rebuild of a vertical milling/boring machine, this manufacturer is now benefiting from greater flexibility on existing machinery.

Holemaking 30 Sep 2004

Replaceable Carbide Tip Drill

Holemaking 27 Sep 2004

Carbide Drill Improves Productivity For Heat Exchanger Manufacturer

After using this solid carbide drill, the company experienced a 250 percent increase in feed rates and a 250 percent jump in speed.

Holemaking 16 Sep 2004

Combining Workholding Vises And Fixtures Maximizes Machine Output

This company is a manufacturer of automotive tools and equipment ranging from heavy-duty diesel engine service tools to wheel dollies and bearing cup removers. Many of the components for these products require milling, drilling and tapping on machining centers.

Holemaking 16 Aug 2004

Inside The Mind Of The Drill Designer

Designing hole-making tools is a game of compromises, says Goran Melin, drilling product manager at Seco Carboloy. 'Where you gain in one area, you must pay somewhere else,' he says. The trade-offs usually include tool life, accuracy and stability. Tool designers are constantly juggling these variables to find the best solution.