Machining

Magnets save spindle life

04/21/2020

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The Machine and Spindle Protection system developed by GFMS aims to prevent damage caused by collisions.

Blaser Swisslube customers raised $2,000 for National Robotics League

A promotion from Blaser Swisslube, Goshen, New York, challenged U.S. manufacturers to test a Blaser metalworking fluid or to share a user experience to raise funds for the National Robotics League (NRL). The 2019 year-end offer raised $2,000 for the workforce development program.

Tormach 1100M: Making a Mold for a Carbon Fiber Corvette Intake

Are you looking for a dedicated prototyping CNC mill that allows you to keep your moneymakers running production? Want to keep your part making in-house to save time and money as you design/iterate? Check out the Tormach 1100M as it mills out an 87lb. aluminum block. This prototype mold was built to produce high-performance, after-market, carbon fiber intake manifolds for Corvettes. Your ability to dream is all that's holding you back!

For more information visit us at https://cnc.tormach.com/prototyping

Coolant management best practices

03/03/2020

Author:

Mike Hook

Back-end fluid filtration and recycling systems extend tool life and lower coolant costs.

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Fight coolant foaming

03/02/2020

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Larry Adams

Subdue excessive foaming in metalworking.

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Speed up delivery with the EdgeX4

03/19/2020

Author:

Ken Schnepf

This solid-PCD cross-center-tipped drill meets production goals while reducing cost per hole.

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Crash avoidance without simulation

03/17/2020

Author:

Brandt Taylor

How to prevent crashes on a three-axis CNC milling machine.

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AI checks spindle health

03/13/2020

Author:

William Leventon

Mazak's new Spindle Health Monitoring System tracks vital data.

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Tungaloy enhances steel turning performance with new T9200 grade series

Tungaloy’s CVD grades in the T9200 series offer outstanding performance in steel turning. This new generation of grades features Tungaloy’s innovative PremiumTec post surface treatment technology making T9200 hard to break.

#9680185 8.5-in. x 27-in. Vertical Machining Center

The 8.5-in. x 27-in. vertical machining center provides an economical solution for machining small parts. An automatic toolchanger and eight-tool magazine make the machining center ideally suited for prototyping and short run shops.