Machines
10 Things to Know About Creep-Feed Grinding
Because of the high material removal rate creep-feed grinding can deliver in challenging materials, grinding might not be just the last step in the process—it might be the process.
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Fearless Five-Axis Programming Fosters Shop Growth
Reinvestment in automation has spurred KCS Advanced Machining Service’s growth from prototyping to low-and mid-volume parts. The key to its success? A young staff of talented programmers.
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Choosing Optimal Superabrasive Grains and Coatings
Superabrasive grain shape and coating composition play a large role in the suitability of grinding wheels for different applications.
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Saint-Gobain Abrasives Expands Line of Cutting Wheels
Norton for Aluminum Thin Wheels are said to offer aggressive, fast cutting which resists loading and minimizes heat on the workpiece.
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An Additive Manufacturing Machine Shop
Finish machining additively manufactured implants requires different pacing and workflow than cutting parts from stock — different enough for an experienced manufacturer to warrant a dedicated machine shop.
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Rollomatic Laser-Cutting System Machines Large PCD Tools
The LaserSmart 810XL features a powerful laser source that has been designed for PCD tools and other ultra-hard materials up to 12" in diameter.
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How to Start a Swiss Machining Department From Scratch
When Shamrock Precision needed to cut production time of its bread-and-butter parts in half, it turned to a new type of machine tool and a new CAM system. Here’s how the company succeeded, despite the newness of it all.
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Studer's New Grinding Machine Features Large Grinding Wheel
The S36 is designed for productive external grinding of chuck and shaft components, which can serve industries including die and mold, aerospace, automotive and more.
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EDM Network Introduces Fast Wire EDMs for 3D-Printed Metal Parts
EDM Network's mid-sized, four-axis Fast Wire EDM machine quickly removes 3D-printed metal parts from larger build plates.
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MC Machinery's Sinker EDMs Feature AI Adaptive Control
The artificial intelligence adaptive control technology is said to help optimize performance, improve productivity, reduce electrical consumption and take the guesswork out of estimating machining time.
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