PM Blog

14 Sep 2011

Internal Thread Whirling

Parts such as ballscrew nuts not only require external thread whirling, but intricate internal threading as well.

19 Aug 2011

EMO--the Best of Times, the Worst of Times

Swiss-Types 19 Aug 2011

Attain Consistent Roundness and Concentricity Readings

The CNC Swiss-type lathe is finding an increasingly large market as non-traditional Swiss shops find its production advantages for small, precise and complex workpieces.

Single & Multi-Spindles 19 Aug 2011

Manufacturer Stays True to 106-Year-Old Niche

Finding a niche and sticking to it sounds like common sense. Sometimes, however, companies get distracted, even bored, with a niche. That’s never been a problem for the Fischer family.

Cutting Tools 9 Jul 2019

Cutting Tool Coating Production

This article looks at the coating methods available for carbide cutting tools.

CAD/CAM 19 Aug 2011

Segue into Swiss Machining a Positive Experience

I thank all of you who gave Mastercam a warm reception at PMTS 2011 where we “soft” launched our new CAD/CAM software package, Swiss Expert.

18 Aug 2011

Heat Treating Involves Several Material Changes

Heat treating involves changing the properties of metals that have different crystal structures at high and low temperatures.

CAD/CAM 18 Aug 2011

Multidiscipline CAM Helps Shop Respond Quickly to Customer Needs

Simplifying the machining process makes a shop more productive, and no shop knows this better than Carbide Products Inc. (Georgetown, Ky.). This job shop has reduced programming time and virtually eliminated programming errors by switching to Esprit software from DP Technology.

Measurement 18 Aug 2011

Automated Bore Finish Inspection

Inspection of bores for engine blocks, transmission cases, connecting rods, steering gear cases, and cylinder liners, while necessary to ensure quality surface finishes for effective performance, has historically required an operator to evaluate the finish.