December 2005 Issue

December 2005

A Lathe That Doesn't Turn The Workpiece

Rather than rotating the workpiece, an Escomatic lathe rotates a toolhead around material that is held stationary in a guide bushing. This configuration allows workpiece stock to be fed as bars or coils for long periods of uninterrupted operation.

Features

Featured articles from the December 2005 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Automotive 11 Nov 2005

How Clean Is "Precision" Clean?

Specially engineered aqueous cleaning equipment is normally necessary to obtain the cleanliness levels automakers demand. There are general system attributes that a precision cleaning system should possess.

Turning Tools 15 Dec 2005

Cermets Get Assertive

The toughness of this material has improved. Today, the applications for cermet inserts go well beyond finishing.

Grinding 19 Dec 2005

PC-Based Surface Grinders Make Their Mark

A more effective approach to grinding complex profiles enables this shop to help its U.S. customers compete globally.

Large Part Machining 19 Dec 2005

The Multi-Process Machine Mindset

Installing a machine tool that combines milling, turning, boring and other processes changed this job shop’s outlook.

8 Nov 2005

Custom Program Instead Of A Custom Fixture

This software rewrites a posted NC file to adapt the program to the location and orientation of the part, potentially eliminating the need for complex fixturing.

Workforce Development 15 Dec 2005

How To Succeed At Failure

Your cutting tool’s failure mode may be telling you what to change about the process. Not every failure mode is the same, and one mode is preferable to all the others.