Drilling

Get it Straight

08/01/1999

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Spot drilling is a time-consuming process, but sometimes it is necessary to prevent drill walk. This article describes the reasons for spot drilling and the economic impact of adding the operation to a job. It also explains why a spot drill is a better choice for the operation than a center drill.

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Small Wonders

09/01/1999

Author:

Kip Hanson

Small-diameter drills designed for drilling circuit boards can be used as a low-cost alternative for producing holes in other materials as well. Their fragility is the only drawback. This article describes these tools and the special handling they require.

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Straight talk about drilling straight, deep holes

09/11/2018

Author:

Greg Bartlett

Check out Greg Bartlett's Q&A with Allied Machine's product manager.

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Automating chuck changeovers

09/26/2018

Author:

Robert Weinstein

Look-Ahead: Company pairs its change system with an industrial robot for full automation.

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The need for ta-C

08/08/2018

Author:

Michiel Eerden

Tool applications and deposition technologies for tetrahedral amorphous carbon coatings.

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New release makes the (small) cut

08/23/2018

Author:

Robert Weinstein

The CrazyMill Cool P&S enables users to drill and mill into slots and pockets in extremely small spaces.

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Multitask lathes edge in on machining centers

07/20/2018

Author:

Kip Hanson

Like their 5-axis machining center cousins, 5-axis multitask lathes are breaking the traditional part-processing rules and taking manufacturers in bold new directions.

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Mike Roberts joins Kitagawa North-Tech Inc.

Kitagawa North-Tech Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., a standard chucks, advanced chucks, custom-engineered workholding and steady rests manufacturer, announced that Mike Roberts of ITEX Workholding joined the company as regional sales manager for the Southwest region of the U.S.

Absolute Machine Tools Inc. marks 30th year

Absolute Machine Tools Inc., Lorain, Ohio, is marking its 30th year as a machine tool importer and distributor in North America.

How to achieve good chip formation in indexable drilling

Learn how to achieve good chip control when drilling with indexable drills. Effective chip control is the most important factor in indexable insert drilling operations and is essential for quality hole making. Poor chip evacuation can result in poor surface finish and can lead to tool breakage and damaged components.