When former US Navy SEAL Eli Crane struck a deal on Shark Tank for his custom bottle openers, he used the money to buy a CNC machine to ramp up production. Eli chose Hurco. Machinists told him Hurco CNC machines were workhorse machines that are easy to use.
Years of operation can take its toll on machine tools, but that doesn’t mean that an old machine’s best days are behind it. Microtrol Engineering helped bring four Cincinnati skin mills back from the brink of extinction with new FANUC controls motors and drives.
Whether you are new to the trade or a seasoned expert, Dapra offers a free series of training videos to help maximize your milling efficiency and productivity. This training explores everything from common milling formulas and principles to how to pick the right tools for the job and program them for success – universal principles that apply regardless of your cutting tool manufacturer.
Whether you are looking for creative new products, to deepen your skillset or to gain insight into industry trends we will be waiting to help you with all your manufacturing needs. Let us inspire you to explore more solutions, build better products, with less negative impact on the planet.
Our latest breakthrough technologies and turnkey manufacturing solutions are designed to improve your overall machining productivity. From doubling your metal removal rate to reducing insert wear, you can expect to achieve more with cutting tools from Seco.
The CDM series wheel profiling machine from CUMI is ergonomically designed with operator friendly features for applications such as dressing and profiling of straight and convex diamond or CBN grinding wheels mounted on a wheel pack.
Zoller Inc. hosted its open house and Innovation Days event June 19-20 at the tool presetting and measuring equipment manufacturer’s new facility in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Finding and hiring skilled, talented workers for your manufacturing business — when you need them — is one of the big factors that determine the success of your company. In the 16th episode of the CNC Chef video series, Bob Warfield from CNCCookbook lays out some tips and advice for hiring during an economic era of full employment.
About 8 years ago or so, I turned 50 and decided it was time for a solo skydive. And, just for the record, I jumped from 13,000 feet ... not 30,000 feet, though the lack of oxygen at that altitude would have made a great excuse for not pulling the rip cord. More about the altitude in a moment. First ...
Are you maximizing your Profile Milling efficiency? Constant profile ramping is a much more effective approach than conventional Z-level profiling. Watch side-by-side as a Dapra 1” end mill (50 IPM / .100” DOC) using constant ramp profile outpaces a traditional 1° helix entry and Z-level rough by more than 50%.
The purposefully affordable GENOS M460V-5AX is a full simultaneous 5-axis machine specifically designed for high-precision manufacturing from the most demanding materials.
Hurco has focused on developing control technology that helps shops increase productivity and profitability for 50 years. Since switching from conventional 3-axis to 5-sided machining is the most efficient way to instantly increase productivity and profitability, Hurco has focused on machines and control technology that make the transition easy.
Since 1978, MIP has designed and manufactured high quality tools and aftermarket parts for high-performance RC race cars. In recent years, MIP saw demand for their products increase significantly, especially their world-renowned hex wrenches. MIP turned to Excalibur Tools and FANUC America to design and build an automated six-axis grinding center that resulted in a 300% increase in production.
Double your feed rates with the Stabilizer 2.0 from Niagara Cutter. This family of end mills raises the bar in high performance milling by incorporating a patented continuously varying asymmetrical geometry which helps create a smooth, chatter free milling condition.
Blanchard grinding has typically been a manual process for many shops. The simplicity of the dials and handwheels found on Blanchard grinders still work well and get the job done. However, there’s an even easier way to run a Blanchard through the addition of a CNC.
The Grinding Doc examines the forces at work when cylindrical grinding produces round workpieces one minute, then something resembling a fried egg or a flower the next.
For shop managers considering "lights out machining," Bob Warfield of CNCCookbook.com offers a host of tips to help ensure your success. Watch the 15th episode of the CNC Chef, a collaboration between Bob Warfield of the CNCCookbook.com and Cutting Tool Engineering.
