Machines
Increase Machining Efficiency through Machine Monitoring
A manufacturer that is distinctive for its attention to in-cycle machining productivity describes its efforts to obtain efficiency improvements outside of the machining cycle. The shop’s primary tool is a simple, daily, graphical recap that illustrates when each machine tool was and was not making parts.
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Smaller Universal Cylindrical Grinder Offers Two-Spindle Turret
The S121 from Studer, a brand of United Grinding, is a universal internal/external cylindrical grinding machine for medium-sized workpieces, particularly chuck components and drive elements, in individual and small-batch production.
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Grinding Oil Filtration Suits High-Production Machines
Vomat’s FA-series fine-filtration systems provide grinding oil quality to purity Class 7 NAS with a particle size of 3 to 5 microns to ensure that coolant remains in good quality for economical production grinding.
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Spindle Unit Enables Grinding with a Robot Arm
Suhner offers a series of spindle units designed to be used with robot arms for drilling, milling, deburring, grinding or brushing operations, including the BEX 15 WW-ER 25 for grinding applications in mild steel.
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Gear Grinder Eliminates Need for Cutting Oils
Samputensili’s SG 160 Sky Grind, available from Star SU, is said to eliminate the need for cutting oils during the grinding of gears after heat treatment.
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Five-Axis Blends Require Minding Ballnose Tolerances
Proper symmetry, expressed via the end mill’s diameter and radius tolerance, is critical to ensure smooth surface finishes during five-axis contouring operations.
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Belt Grinder Shapes, Contours, Roughs Flat, Angled Workpieces
The multi-purpose S272V belt grinder from Kalamazoo Industries features 3" and 1½" quick-change contact wheels, plus a platen that rotates 360 degrees.
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Video: Accelerated Blisk Milling
CAM and cutting tool companies develop a process for machining a titanium bladed disk in less than half the conventionally expected cycle time.
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Grinding Machine Can Grind Complete Crankshaft in Single Setup
Junker offers its Jucrank platform for cylindrical and non-cylindrical grinding with a swing diameter of 470 mm and a part length capacity ranging to 4,800 mm.
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Expanded Universal Cylindrical Grinder Provides Fast, Precise Positioning
Kellenberger, a Hardinge brand, offers its Varia universal cylindrical grinding machine with an enlarged workspace that enables custom configurations incorporating processes such as internal, thread or out-of-round grinding.
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