Micromachining
How Scalable is Machining?
Tiny tools don’t behave like big tools do. One researcher explains why.
Read MoreA Micro Machine Design
This machine has no toolholders and no tombstone—but there is a camera. Here are details of a machining center designed for micromachining.
Read MoreMicromachining: Drilling Is Doable
This shop drills 0.020-inch holes as part of a machining cycle that also includes full-size tools cutting full-size features.
Read MoreVideo: Drilling 0.020-Inch Holes In Stainless Steel Aerospace Part
This footage on a small drilling machining also includes machining with full-size tools in the same cycle.
WatchVideo: Linear Motor Micromachining Center
Video shows the smooth, quiet, rapid motion characteristic of effective micromilling.
WatchThreading A Horizontal Wire EDM
A wire EDM machine designed for micromachining uses negative air pressure to thread the fine wire.
WatchMulti-Sensor CMM Eases Micro-Measuring
By combining an optical sensor and a touch probe, the F25 CMM from Carl Zeiss enables users to use the same machine platform to perform metrology operations on a variety of miniature parts.
Read MoreVideo: Understanding The Role Of L:D Ratio In Micromachining
When milling with tiny tools, changing the length-to-diameter ratio can significantly change the cutting parameters it is possible to achieve.
WatchVideo: Micromilling With a Long Tool
This video clip illustrates micromilling at a high tool L:D ratio.
WatchEasy Does It
This shop specializing in small-scale parts says successfully machining tiny features into tiny workpieces is less about technology and more about technique.
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