Machines

Horizontal Machining Centers 20 Oct 2021

Moving to Horizontal Machining Cuts Shop's Cycle Time by 50%

Adopting horizontal three-axis machining may require much consideration, but Alicat Scientific can attest to almost 50% cycle time reductions with a Kiwa horizontal machine.

Turn/Mill 4 Aug 2021

Flexible Approaches to Gearcutting

Multitasking machine performs multiple gear-cutting processes without the need for a dedicated hobbing machine, providing high-mix gear producers with improved flexibility.

Basics 31 Jul 2021

Machining 101: What is Five-Axis Machining?

Five-axis machining offers increased productivity and geometric flexibility, but the additional axes of motion can compromise rigidity and accuracy.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 30 Jul 2021

Machine Tool Data Analysis Identifies Effective Setup Tactics

Thanks to the MTConnect standard, it is easy to create a timeline of a machine’s activities and use it to discover ways for improving operations. One example is how to reduce setup time.

Grinding 29 Jul 2021

Junker Develops All-in-One Grinding Machine

Junker’s Jumat 6L is capable of grinding high efficiency compressor shafts in one setup.

Turn/Mill 28 Jul 2021

Nagel Introduces Flexible Bearing Race Superfinisher

The patent pending part drive system can reportedly handle a range of part diameters without any changeover. The new system includes several industry features to make the machine more flexible and productive.

Basics 24 Jul 2021

Machining 101: What are Machining Centers?

Machining centers offer a wide range of possible operations, but that adaptability comes with the need to stay flexible and perform successful measurements at all times.

Medical 23 Jul 2021

Transitioning to CNC Swiss-Type Machining? Here’s How One Shop Did It.

The introduction of CNC Swiss-type machines at Deking Screw Products brought a new and highly efficient production method to the business. But it also required learning the distinct differences inherent with Swiss-type machining, and a mindset change for the company’s leaders.

Vertical Machining Centers 14 Jul 2021

Probing for Setup and Lights-Out Machining — The One-Person Shop Episode #2

Automatic measurement on the machine tool speeds efficiency by day and safeguards capacity at night for a small machine shop.

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Basics 10 Jul 2021

Machining 101: What is Electrical Discharge Machining?

Electrical discharge machining, or EDM, is a non-contact form of machining that projects sparks from an electrode or wire to vaporize material of any hardness.