Targeted Five-Axis Machining
Focusing on a particular part size range allows this shop to use a versatile type of five-axis machine tool. Five-axis machining now makes up 40 percent of the shop’s business.
Rotary Tables Take Machining to a New Level
To get more capability from a machining center, adding a fourth axis via a rotary table is a cost-effective way to produce multiple face workpieces more easily and quickly.
Taking Production and Instruction to the 4th Axis
Rotary tables deliver capabilities needed for this shop to meet customer demands while providing an important training tool as well.
Lighted Workstop Verifies Part Location
Electrifying the work allows a light to indicate whether the setup is correct. The simple solution turned into a standard product for this shop.
An Innovative Way to Use a Steady Rest
This shop found a way to modify one of its two-turret CNC lathes so that a tricky aerospace component could be properly supported for critical operations.
A Close Look at Indexable Chucks
It's not for every application but when the right one comes along, these chucks can help work wonders.
Incremental Automation
This machine tool supplier sees shops searching for just a little bit of unattended capacity. Many shops are closer to obtaining this extra capacity than they realize.
The Many Sides of Workholding
Here's a broad look at different ways to approach workholding based upon the requirements of the application.
Spindle Liners Eliminate Noise, Damage and Poor Performance
Spindle liners can be used to fill the gap when barstock diameter is considerably smaller than a spindle.
Clamping Thin Wall Aluminum
Because of its properties, thin-wall aluminum can be problematic to hold during a machining operation.
