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Tooling
Presetting Promises Efficiency
The idea that technology is more efficient than humans should be applied in the shop as well.
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Getting the Most Out of Hard Turning
Traditionally, production of most parts made from hard or hardened materials, defined as those at or more than 45 HRc, required dedicated grinding equipment and processes.
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Miniature Tooling System Big on Swiss Turning
The use of Swiss-type sliding headstock machines for processing medical parts continues to grow. The work involves very intricate high-precision machining that has been placing an increased emphasis on tooling setups and change-over times.
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CBN-PCD Diamond Tipped Boring Bars
Scientific Cutting Tools offers a complete line of PCD boring bars for abrasive non-ferrous materials and CBN for hard ferrous metal – 45RC plus.PCD tipped boring bars provide excellent tool life for abrasive, nonferrous metals such as silicon aluminum, ceramics and composites, according to the company.
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Offset-Style Swiss Toolholders Clear Up Clearance Issues
It’s no secret a Swiss-type machine’s tooling zone is a busy place where space utilization is critical.
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Refining the Process Saves Time and Money
Sometimes it isn’t just the part, but the process that makes all the difference, especially when it comes to meeting deadlines and customer demands.For any manufacturer, customer satisfaction is the number one concern.
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The Many Sides of Workholding
Here's a broad look at different ways to approach workholding, from bar feeders to collet chucks to robotics.
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Consider a Systems Approach to Tooling
How parts are processed is the key to reducing cycle times, especially when using Swiss-type and turn-mill machines.
Read MoreSpindle Liners Eliminate Noise, Damage and Poor Performance
Spindle liners can be used to fill the gap when barstock diameter is considerably smaller than a spindle.
Read MoreChip Control
I discovered that chip control actually means controlling chips as they are being cut off of a workpiece.
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