Machines
Volumetric Accuracy Is Key to Machining James Webb Telescope
To meet the extreme tolerance of the telescope’s beryllium mirrors, the manufacturer had to rely on stable horizontal machining centers with a high degree of consistency volumetric accuracy.
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YCM Sinker EDM Features Large Work Envelope
The Exeron 316 Sinker EDM features heavy-ribbed and welded construction for added strength and stability.
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Roto Tech Expands Line of Rotary Grinding Tables
Roto Tech Inc. a set of angular contact bearings for low friction while holding tight tolerances and triple seals for aggressive environments.
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10 Ways Additive Manufacturing and Machining Go Together and Affect One Another
Forget “additive versus subtractive.” Machining and metal additive manufacturing are interconnected, and enhance the possibilities for one another. Here is a look at just some of the ways additive and machining interrelate right now.
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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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