High-Speed Machining

Horizontal Machining Centers 15 Mar 2003

Six Advantages Of Horizontal High Speed Machining

Large monolithic aircraft parts may be machined more productively one at a time instead of three at once.

Aerospace 1 Jan 2003

The Overhang Effect

The length by which the tool extends from the toolholder is a variable that can be used to 'tune' the machining process. Contrary to what you may expect, increasing the tool's L:D ratio may reduce chatter and result in more productive milling.

Vertical Machining Centers 15 Dec 2002

High Speed Machining, Italian Style

One of the highlights of BI-MU, Italy's recent biennial machine tool show, was the number of innovative machine tools (and related technology) focusing on high speed machining.

High-Speed Machining 15 Nov 2002

High Speed Electric Spindle Rigidity Helps Company Meet Quality Challenges

High spindle speed is a necessity for this engraving company, but the rigidity of the spindle is another major factor in achieving quality engraved numbers, letters, logos or other characters.

High-Speed Machining 15 Oct 2002

Increasing Torque For A High Speed Spindle

Torque, not power, is the most important characteristic for determining the cutting performance of a spindle. Increasing spindle torque for a high speed machining center ultimately affects not only the choice of spindle but also the design of the machine.

High-Speed Machining 15 Sep 2002

Automating The Mold Shop

This shop produces dies and molds around the clock 7 days a week, yet most of the time no one is there.

Die/Mold 15 Sep 2002

High Speed Spindle Helps Mold Maker Stay Ahead

In the competitive arena of moldmaking, shops must produce molds quickly and within tolerance to remain profitable and attract new business. Technological advances in high speed spindles, sophisticated programming methods and high-performance cutting tools allow shops to save time and improve accuracy.

High-Speed Machining 15 Sep 2002

High Speed Machining Of Dies And Molds (Revisited)

A new machine may not be needed— just changes in the process.

Basics 15 May 2002

When Faster Is Better

A German mold maker expands operations from Europe to America on the wings of high speed machining.

High-Speed Machining 15 Feb 2002

High Speed And Torque: One Spindle Drive

Most metalcutting operations divide into one of two processing camps. First is the need to remove large volumes of material using high depth of cut and relatively slower feeds and speeds. On the other end of the spectrum is high speed machining, which calls for shallow depth of cut with correspondingly high rotational speeds and fast feed rates.