Mazak Leaders Share Observations of Machine Tool Market During Uncertain Year
Cybersecurity, hybrid machines, automation and the state of the market among the topics addressed. Virtual event with product launches to be held August 11.
Allied Machine Expands Boring Line with Wohlhaupter VolCut
Allied Machine and Engineering has introduced the Wohlhaupter VolCut insert holder, which features a high cutting speed and material removal up to 2.755”.
NVision Laser Scanning Streamlines Power Plant Conversions
NVision is helping coal power plants convert to more-efficient combined cycle gas turbine systems by streamlining turbine measurement with its 3D-scanning equipment.
Parker Hannifin Hosting Webinar for Metalworking Customers
Parker Hannifin is presenting a free webinar November 4 from 2-3 p.m. about air quality control in metalworking facilities.
Continuous Improvement Requires Continuous Effort
So-called “busywork” hones natural instincts for reform as a specialist CNC machine shop adapts a more formalized methodology.
Starrag's STC-MTV Five-Axis Mill-Turns Specialize in Hard Metal Machining
IMTS Spark: Starrag’s STC-MTV five-axis multitasking HMCs are designed for hard metal machining in such sectors as aerospace and oil and gas.
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Vomat's UBF Vacuum Belt Filter Processes Ultra-Fine Particles from Cutting Fluids
The UBF vacuum belt filter from Vomat, a division of Oelheld, filters ultra-fine particles from oil and water-based coolants.
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Drilling and Chamfering Tool Solves Machine Shop's Vexing Problem
An oil & gas part with a lot of holes required that Utex use two different tools to ensure burr-free inner and outer diameters. With Heule’s Vex-S tool, the shop realized time savings per cycle of an entire minute by performing drilling and chamfering in a single step.
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Interrupted Turning Operation Cuts Cost With 10-Sided Insert
Using a robust 10-sided insert from Tungaloy, this oil-industry remanufacturer was able to reduce the number of inserts used in interrupted turning operations.
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GMN's Prelub GP Oil-Air Lubricator Includes Rapid Error Correction
Westec 2019: The GMN oil-air lubricator Prelub GP is designed for the application of machine tool spindles.
Milling Machine's Oil Curtain Captures Fine Graphite Particles
Dust-free graphite mills eliminate graphite dust while milling graphite electrodes.
Manufacturing Association Aids Shop’s Pivot to Ventilator Parts
After reaching out to the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, a shop that typically serves oil and gas and heavy industry was able to quickly fill an order for ventilator parts.
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Clear Metalworking Fluid Engineered for Easier Part Cleaning
Eastec 2019: Synergy 735 metalworking fluid from Blaser Swisslube is crystal-clear, water-miscible and oil-free, engineered to leave spotless surfaces that are easier to clean.
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Synthetic Metalworking Coolant Replaces High-Oil Products
JTM Products has released SynMax, a line of synthetic metalworking coolants.
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Grinding Oil Facilitates Cooling, Wetting and Lubrication
IMTS 2018: Oelheld’s ToolGrind TC-X 620 grinding oil is designed for good viscosity and temperature characteristics, along with low misting and aromatic content.
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Magnetite Finishing Solution for Oil and Gas Applications
Birchwood Technologies’ Tru Temp low-temperature black oxide process protects against corrosion and provides break-in lubricity while resisting galling.
Coolant Filtration System Saves Energy, Costs
Vomat provides full-flow filtration systems that separate dirty and clean oil.
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Oil-Based Cutting Fluid Useful for Multiple Metals
Houghton International has developed a soluble oil metal-removal fluid for multi-metal machining and grinding applications.
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Machined Parts Supplier Musts and Plusses
A retired vice president of manufacturing for an oil and gas drilling equipment OEM describes the traits he looked for in potential new machining vendors as he worked to bolster the company’s supply chain.
Way Lubrication Reduces Metal-to-Metal Wear
Milacron’s Cimcool brand has released a series of Milpro process oils for slideway, hydraulic and gear oil applications.
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3 Types of Insights from Used Oil Analysis (UOA)
Monitoring the condition of lubricants through UOA helps machine shops glean critical insights that can limit downtime and keep equipment running.
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Multitasking Turning Center Offers 18" Chuck, Heavy-Duty Machining
Mazak’s QTN 450M turning center with multitasking “Done In One” capabilities is said to boost productivity and reduce cycle times for large-diameter, shaft-type part manufacturing in industries such as oil and gas.
Hollow Workpiece? Try Hollow Barstock
A video from Sandvik Materials Technology demonstrates the benefits of turning oilfield parts out of near-net-shape rather than solid barstock.
Are Increasing Oil Prices Good for U.S. Industry?
The positive impact of oil prices on modern U.S. manufacturing offers an argument for questioning our habitual response to oil price increases.
Keeping a Shop Network Safe: October 2016 Digital Edition
The latest issue of Modern Machine Shop covers topics such as cyber security, additive for oilfield, inventory systems and turn-mill strategies.
