Producing Micro Screws for the Watch Industry
Cutting tools play a key role in machining tiny screws on Swiss-type lathes for this Switzerland-based watch manufacturer.
Derek Korn
Editor-in-Chief, Production Machining magazine
Understanding Micro-Milling Machine Technology
Micro-milling can be a companion process to turning-based production machining. This article looks at some of the technologies that go into a micro-milling machine and why they are important to successful operation.
Micro-Drilling: 9 Questions to Answer Before Beginning
Applications for micromachining continue to grow. Successful machining with small tools calls for a different set of process skills on the shop floor.
Where Micro-Laser Machining Is the Focus
A company that was once a consulting firm has become a successful micro-laser machine shop producing complex parts and features that most traditional CNC shops cannot machine.
Micromachining Turns Images of the Queen into Tiny Portraits
Engineers at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (AMRC) used a turn/mill center to reproduce a series of tiny portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, down to only 1.4 mm wide, onto brass.
Laser Technology "Turns" into a Turning Tool
This new technology uses a laser to act as a cutting tool to "turn" parts from solid barstock. This high-speed precision turning machine is especially useful for micromachining, enabling high accuracy for small, complex parts that are often delicate and difficult to machine when implementing conventional turning processes.
Walter Micro Drill Has Internal, External Coolant Capabilities
Walter USA’s Supreme DB133 solid carbide micro drill delivers high precision and productivity.