Machine Tools
The Evolution of the Y Axis on Turn-Mill Machines
Introduced to the turn-mill machine tool design in about 1996, the Y axis was first used on a single-spindle, mill-turn lathe with a subspindle. The idea of a Y axis on a CNC originated from the quality limitation of polar interpolation and the difficulty in programming, not from electronic advances in controls or servomotor technology as one might commonly think.
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Turn-Mill Classics
Here are trailers for some of the classic articles on turn-mill multitasking. This is a broad showing of turn-mill technology in the form of machines, processes, programming and applications.
Read MoreWhy a Y Axis?
As machine tool capabilities have advanced, many builders are offering Y-axis capabilities to turning centers and multitasking machines.
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The Pursuit of Perfection
The “Pursuit of Perfection” is how Acero Precision defines its mission and while such lofty words make nice copy, all one needs to do is visit this contract manufacturer to experience how serious the company is about the technology, personnel and processes necessary to make it more than an abstract goal.
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Diamond Lapping and Lapping Plate Control
The word “diamond” brings the word “expensive” to mind. But when it comes to lapping with diamond superabrasives, start thinking “low”—as in lower slurry consumption, lower slurry cost per hour, lower sludge generation, lower cycle time, lower reject rates and fewer process steps.
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Take the Highland Road
From programming to setup to production, this Ohio job shop plans everything it does around untended machining. The company has been refining the process for more than a decade and has become very good at it.
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Faster RPMs Produce Faster Turnaround
When running a metalworking shop, it’s common to have to adjust machining processes to accommodate customers’ demands.
Read MoreEasily Upgrade Machines with Hexapods
If you are like me, you’ve never heard of a hexapod until recently (or now), but I put two and two together to figure out that it was a machining apparatus with six legs.
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Making More Than Parts for Medical
This Ohio shop succeeds in manufacturing for the medical industry by creating value for its customers beyond discrete parts manufacturing. Adding design engineering, test and measurement expertise to its contract machining capability, American-Micro has made itself a highly valued problem solver for its customers.
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High Accuracy From Direct-Drive Rotary Technology
Consider direct-drive, high-accuracy rotary tables when applying fourth-axis machining capability on the shop floor.
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