Tech Briefs
In-House Passivation: Questions Asked and Answered
Machine shops considering bringing passivation for stainless steel parts in-house have common questions. Here we answer a few, as well as run through some the passivation equipment suppliers might ask of shops.
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5 Facts About Thread Rolling
Unlike subtractive processes, thread rolling does not remove material but instead moves and molds ductile metals quickly and precisely into the thread form using a cold-forming process. Learn more about thread rolling and tooling advances here.
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Speed, Process Control Combine in Refreshened Multi-Spindle Platform
A screw machine design known for its high production speed — but also its finicky nature to set up and run — has evolved to provide computer control, better accuracy and improved repeatability.
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When Does a Filtering Chip Conveyor for CNC Lathes Make Sense?
A filtering chip conveyor might enable shops to more effectively match current machining needs while providing CNC lathes and mills to adapt to future requirements.
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The Value of a CNC Multi-Spindle Chucker
For near-net-shape workpieces, a multi-spindle chucker might make sense when part production volumes are high.
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Compact Second-Op CNC Mill Gets Makeover
New control and programming capabilities make this small VMC well suited for second-op work or use as a standalone production milling machine.
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4 Questions About Cobot Integration
Many shops appreciate that cobots are easy to program and enable collaborative operation, but there might still be questions about how to install them.
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Does a Scanning Probe Make Sense on a Swiss-Type?
Swiss-types have limited tooling capacity, but there can be advantages to giving up some of that capacity to take advantage of a touch probe — in fact, a scanning probe — to enable in-process part measurements.
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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.
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Optimize Minimum Quantity Lubrication Control Through a CNC Program
Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) on a lathe offers many benefits when implemented properly. MQL becomes more of an asset when lubricant and air delivery can be controlled from a CNC program.
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Profilometer Choices
Learn the difference between skidded and skidless profilometers that can be used to measure the surface roughness of machined parts.
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Heat’s Impact on Parts Cleaning
Thermal dynamics is important for assisting in the cleaning of a part. Adding heat or energy influences the cleaning process through its impact on chemistry, the water within the washer and its effect on drying.
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