Machines
The Promise of Waterjet Technology for Micromachining
The potential benefits of using waterjet technology to produce parts or part features smaller than 300 microns are compelling. Developers and researchers are getting close to breaking the barriers that stand in the way of micromachining in the 150- to 200-micron range and below.
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Compact VMC Features Gantry-Style Design
The M8 Cube high speed vertical machining center from Datron Dynamics features a gantry-style design in a small footprint.
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Turning Machines for Threading Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry
Emag’s USC turning machines are designed for pipe thread applications in the oil and gas industries.
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Versatile Desktop Laser Marker
Rofin’s EasyMark compact laser marking system has a modular design that enables it to be operated as laser class 1 and IV systems by removing side panels.
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Heavy-Duty Lathe Offers Production Versatility
Chevalier Machinery’s FBL-460 vertical turning center features a 45-degree slant bed, rigid boxways and programmable tailstock.
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Abrasive Flap Discs Designed for Edge Grinding
Weiler’s Tiger Paw abrasive flap discs are designed for aggressive performance on tough edge-grinding applications.
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Cylindrical Grinder Shortens Cycle Times
The Studer CT550 from United Grinding is a compact machine designed for medium-sized workpieces composed of hard materials such as tool steel, carbide, ceramics and glass.
Read MoreThin, High-Performance Cut-Off Wheel
The Zip One from Walter Surface Technologies is a high-performance cut-off wheel measuring 1-mm thick.
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UV Laser Marks Plastics and Glass
The TruMark 6350 laser from Trumpf works at a wavelength of 355 nm in the UV range and provides a marking field size of 80 × 80 mm.
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Replacing Broaching with Milling
Trochoidal milling is a toolpath technique generally applied to increase tool life or material removal rate in hard metals. Manufacturing solutions provider Iruba also relies on this approach to make a shaped milling tool effective.
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