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Micro-Drilling Calls for Considerations
11/18/2009 Production Machining

“Tiny” usually comes to mind when the term “micro” is used. So it is easy to assume that micromachining equates to very small parts found in the medical and electronics manufacturing industries.

Does Small-Hole Drilling Demand a Fast Spindle?
10/1/2009 Modern Machine Shop

A reader with a 10,000-rpm drill press can drill a 0.019-inch hole in stainless, as long as all the contributors to runout are controlled.

Using Small End Mills In Steel Without Breaking
7/24/2009 Modern Machine Shop

A reader wants to mill with small tools on a straightforward VMC used for full-sized work. MMS Online’s micromachining expert offers advice.

How Do You Get The Cutting Parameters Right For Small End Mills?
7/24/2009 Modern Machine Shop

A reader recently asked about speed, feed rate and depth of cut when using small tools in steel.

What is the Best Process for Micro-Deburring?
6/10/2009 Modern Machine Shop

Various techniques address the challenge of getting a clean machined feature at microscopic scales.

Coolant And Center-Drilling Considerations For Machining Small Holes
6/10/2009 Modern Machine Shop

Through-spindle coolant is good if you can get it, but the spot drilling might not be necessary. Try a pilot hole instead?

How Do You Machine a 30:1 Hole in Stainless Without the Drill Wandering?
5/21/2009 Modern Machine Shop

An expert in micromachining says one answer is to check various aspects of the drilling process. Another answer is not to use a drill at all.

Micro-Drilling: Some Questions to Think About
4/20/2009 Production Machining

Applications for micromachining continue to grow. Successful machining with small tools calls for a different set of process skills on the shop floor.

Thread Milling On A Tiny Scale
4/17/2009 Modern Machine Shop

Machining internal threads in difficult materials is challenging, especially when hole diameters are small. Thread milling offers advantages for these applications that are important to consider.

Little Things Mean A Lot
4/6/2009 Modern Machine Shop

The design of a machining center with the precision to mill tiny features illustrates what is (and is not) required for micromachining.

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