Micromachining
Milling Hard-to-Machine Materials on a Micro Scale
The idea of a tool that effectively controls heat with a special grade of carbide, a new coating and internal channels that deliver cooling through ports in the shank where the milling flutes begin, is worth a look.
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Micro Deburring Gets Hot
“Micro deburring,” a name commonly used to describe the deburring of tiny small parts, is often considered more of an art than a science. Although this is true to some extent, deburring micro parts does not always have to require hand manicuring parts with a scalpel under 10× to 20× magnification.
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Machining Center for Small Workpieces
Here’s a different approach to a micromachining center--a machining strategy developed around interpolation, allowing machining operations to benefit from the dynamic control of the worktable while reducing the number of tools needed.
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Purpose Built Micromachining Center
In metalworking, it is rare to find new approaches to well-established technologies; usually new developments are major or minor upgrades to known elements. This micromachining center is rewriting the rulebook.
Read MoreSmall Machines for Micromachining
Proper tooling and machining options are critical in developing an optimized plan for micromachining.
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Accuracy Helps Swiss Watches Keep Perfect Time
Production engineering solutions required by many Swiss watchmakers are already installed in their CNC machines when they buy them.
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Applying Waterjet Micromachining
Scientists are deeply involved in exploring the frontier of micro-abrasive waterjet technology.
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Micro-Boring Tool Calms ‘Perfect Storm’ for Medical Parts Fabricator
In one of its first commercial applications, an Ingersoll micro-boring tool has brought process stability to a machining application that the user describes as a “perfect storm.”
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Cutting a Micron at a Time
When the task is to remove very small amounts of material, this process may be the answer.
Read MoreThe Smaller Side of Technology
Working in the manufacturing field, I find that my personal conversations with friends and family often lead to the amazing technology I see on a regular basis.
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