Articles

23 Mar 2018

Small Workholding Changes Yield Big Results

This article looks at a machine shop that had an issue of vibration and runout on its Swiss machines.

Workforce Development 21 Mar 2018

Heidenhain Donates Equipment to University

To enable further advancements in metrology, Heidenhain Corp. recently donated a new EIB interface box with cabling and ACCOM software to UNC Charlotte’s Center for Precision Metrology.

CAD/CAM 20 Mar 2018

Capitalizing on B Axis for Optimization

Any opportunity to save time in the production process should be considered for its potential to increase profit. CAM vendors are developing new tools and refining existing ones to help optimize processes in multiple areas on the shop floor.

Grinding 20 Mar 2018

Dressing Technique for Truing Up Diamond Grinding Wheels

This tapered diamond grinding wheel dressing technique, which takes place inside the machine, is used in production of high-precision profile inserts.

Cutting Tools 20 Mar 2018

Consider the Software Side of Cutting Tools

The intersection of the cutting tool and the workpiece it is applied to represents the very heart of subtractive metalworking. There is a significant amount of technology behind getting the cutting tool into the right place, at the right speed and the correct depth of cut. This article looks at some of the software technology that can optimize the performance of the cutting tool.

Parts Cleaning 20 Mar 2018

Solvent Degreasing Regulations Explained

There is a current trend to exit some solvents to convert to a more environmentally preferred solvent that will comply with expected future regulations.

20 Mar 2018

Big Brother’s Good Side

Some people may see only a fine line between productive tracking and an invasion of privacy. But it’s hard to deny the ways these tools can increase efficiency.

16 Mar 2018

Geared Up for Quality

This shop realized that its part inspection station worked fine for smaller lot sizes, but it was inadequate for the shop’s high volumes. But after investing in an image dimension system that measures multiple part features simultaneously, the company can use the measurement unit on other jobs as well.