Workholding
Shared Tooling
What tooling do a multi-spindle automatic, a CNC lathe and a vertical machining center have in common?
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Technologies for Chip and Coolant Management
To the casual observer, removing the chips created during a metalworking manufacturing process may seem about as complicated as emptying a waste basket.
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Barfeeding Small Diameters
This shop may be located off the beaten path but it’s certainly found a successful and profitable home by applying top of the line technology to its medical part production mix.
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Grip it on the ID
For many turning applications, gripping on the ID of a center bore can provide processing benefits.
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Communication Among Workcell Components
An Ethernet-based system acts as a conduit for relaying operational data between the programming software, controller, bar feeder, machine tool and parts unloader.
Read MoreRotary Tables Take Machining to a New Level
To get more capability from a machining center, adding a fourth axis via a rotary table is a cost-effective way to produce multiple face workpieces more easily and quickly.
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Taking Production and Instruction to the 4th Axis
Rotary tables deliver capabilities needed for this shop to meet customer demands while providing an important training tool as well.
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The Evolution of Feeding Barstock
When the ancient Egyptians employed the first known turning machines, productivity was probably not a top-of-mind issue. Given an abundance of slave labor, it’s likely the pharaohs enjoyed relatively low production costs. Today, of course, improving productivity is critical in any manufacturing operation that does not rely on plentiful, cheap labor.
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Practical Automation for a Variety of Turning Applications
A key way to reduce labor costs on turning centers is to add automation for part loading and unloading.
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A Close Look at Indexable Chucks
It's not for every application but when the right one comes along, these chucks can help work wonders.
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