Machines

Machining Centers 15 Jan 2001

When You Need Really Accurate Bores

When bore specifications move beyond the capability of more traditional cutting operations, shops look to honing as the next step in the finish and accuracy continuum. Here you'll find a process that, in some applications, produces better results than honing can.

CAD/CAM 15 Jan 2001

Five-Axis Mold Making Software Keeps Tires Rolling

Unless it goes flat, a tire is something most of us take for granted. In fact, the process of making a tire is very specialized and is becoming more sophisticated all the time.

Laser & Waterjet 15 Jan 2001

Waterjet Cutting Without Abrasives

Soon, industrial users of waterjet metalcutting may be able to cut sheet metal, composites and other materials without abrasives -- or at least with much less abrasive than they're accustomed to using.

Grinding 15 Dec 2000

Centerless Grinding: Not Magic!

Achieving consistent and quality results from the centerless grinding process requires an understanding of the basic fundamentals. Most application problems associated with centerless grinding derive from a misunderstanding of the basics. This article explains why the centerless process works and how to use it most effectively in your shop.

Grinding 15 Dec 2000

Evolving The Surface Grinder

A creep feed/surface grinder proves a winning combination for airfoil machining cells.

Basics 15 Nov 2000

Three Steps To Succeed As A Minority Automotive Supplier

When Gary Malloy and Reggie Ball formed Sturgis Machining in February 1998, it was with the intent of becoming a premier minority machine shop to General Motors.

Turning Machines 15 Nov 2000

Machine Improvements Save On Lathes For Oilfield Manufacturer

Some shops would measure a productivity improvement in terms of the extra capacity freed up on a given machine tool. Texas Arai measures its productivity gains in terms of the number of machines it no longer needs.

Laser & Waterjet 15 Nov 2000

Laser Aimed At Mold Makers

The DML 40 and the DMU 60L, sister 100W YAG laser cutting machines made by DMG America Inc., could be the first shot in a battle between lasers and ram-type EDM machines for die and mold machining applications.

Five-Axis 15 Oct 2000

A New Twist On Five-Axis Machining

Cincinnati Machine and DS Technologie Gmbh (DST) announced a strategic alliance through which machine tools, service and support from both companies will be offered to the aerospace industry in North and South America through Cincinnati Machine.

15 Sep 2000

Five-Axis Rotary Table Increases Productivity

Five-axis machining tends to conjure up images of pricey VMCs machining aerospace components with complex curves and undercuts. However, manufacturers and commercial job shops are finding a VMC and tilting rotary table with fourth- and fifth-axis motion can significantly reduce setup, handling and cycle times on a variety of commercial components and parts.

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