Lyndex-Nikken Collet Chuck Increases Gripping Force
SK collet chucks enables for access to tight spaces and provides better clearance, making it ideal for machining complex parts.
German Project Yields Three New Medical Machining Processes
Recent research has resulted in a new mix of high-speed turn whirl milling, polygon turning and rotational turning for manufacturing medical bone screws and out-of-round nails.
T.J. Davies Retention Knobs Maximize Cutting Tool Life
Custom-made retention knobs are sized to fit the machine tool and spindle or toolholder to extend the life of existing machine tool assets.
Reaming as an Alternative to Single-Point Boring
Using slip yokes as an example, reaming through holes can be more efficient and effective than single-point boring operations.
Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2023
Production Machining’s December 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Sandvik Coromant, Nikon Metrology, The L.S. Starrett Co., Walter USA, Kennametal and SolidCAM.
Walter Ceramic Inserts Enable Efficient Turning, Milling
Suitable turning and milling applications of the WIS30 ceramic grade include roughing, semi-finishing and finishing, as well as interrupted cuts.
Fairlane Workholding Components Enable Modular Positioning
Fairlane Products Inc.’s Swivots workholding components swivel, pivot and tilt to compensate for angles and irregularities of the workpiece.
The Value of Tool Monitoring on Rotary Transfer Machines
By using a tool monitoring system, shops can save costs associated with machine maintenance and downtime for tool changes while increasing cutting performance.
New Cutting Tool Technology Discovered at Paul Horn Open House
During a tour of the company’s campus in Tubingen, Germany, I and more than 3,000+ others were introduced to a number of new advances the company has made in cutting tool technology particularly as it relates to the medical industry.
Dillon Soft Top Jaws Improve Concentricity, Chuck Balance
The soft jaws are designed to provide better concentric performance chuck balance, as well as enable a longer jaw life because of the increased jaw accuracy.