Advancing Manufacturing, Tomorrow and Today
A drilling solution improves the production of a component that is critical for correcting spinal disorders. Meanwhile, an apprenticeship program ensures that improvements like this one can continue into the future.
Broaching on CNC Machines
This summary of a technical presentation from the Technology Days event at Paul Horn Gmbh in Tübingen, Germany, discusses process analysis for broaching on CNC machines.
Deep Holes with a Carbide Microdrill That Flexes
These microdrills combine the advantages of HSS with those of solid carbide.
Reaming Application Illustrates True Cost of Cutting Tools
Cutting tools have two costs: purchase price and combined cost of all time, effort and extra steps required for a particular tool.
A Machinist’s Guide to Toolholder Maintenance
Techniks’ “Machinist’s Guide to Toolholder Maintenance” can be a handy reference for inexperienced machinists and shop veterans alike.
Micro Drill Cuts to New Depths
At the EMO show, Mikron Tool demonstrated a new addition to the company’s Crazy Drill line of cutting tools--micro drills capable of drilling deep holes from 0.1 to 1.2 mm in diameter in increments of 0.01 mm at depths as much as 30x diameter.
How Micromachining Patience Speeds Prototype Production
A molder of tiny, silicone components for the medical industry explains how a patient, conservative approach to micromachining enables it to deliver prototypes faster.
Tooling up for Micromachining
Choosing the right tools and matching them to the correct operations and process techniques for micromachining applications is critical to success in this burgeoning market.
Cutting Tool Coating Production
This article looks at the current processes available for coating carbide tooling.
How Effective is MQL for Drilling Titanium/Aluminum Stacks?
Titanium expert describes how coolant properties affect the cut. MQL might work, but water-based coolant typically best in titanium.
