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Calculators

Admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 07:19:21 +0000

Production engineers need to make calculations on the shop floor. For example, what tool life will I get if I reduce or increase the speed from the recommended 15 min tool life specified by insert supplier. What cutting speed I need to use with a specific tool nose radius and targeted surface finish? These calculators on the American Machinist website help you. More

Intelligent Grinding Combines Controls, Sensors, and Process Monitoring

Admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 07:01:47 +0000

With manufacturing technology evolving at such a vigorous pace, even established processes like grinding can be revolutionized.

Grinding wheels’ declining performance
Automatic and instant adjustments
Faster machining, greater accuracy, improved output More

Asymmetry Advances Boring Options with Precision and Productivity

Admin — Sat, 09 May 2015 08:12:42 +0000

Kennametal’s asymmetric line-boring system increases machining robustness, process speeds, and bore quality, and reduces tool maintenance and handling. More

Two-in-One Mill Solves Shop’s Productivity Challenge

Admin — Sat, 09 May 2015 08:03:08 +0000

Bertsche’s machine designers adapted one of their proven machine concepts in a way that offered the high productivity rates achievable with two machines, and the minimized footprint of a single unit. More

Criteria for selecting a Precision Parts Manufacturing Vendor

Admin — Sat, 09 May 2015 07:53:44 +0000

Case study of how a Precision Parts Manufacturer could stay in business and hold a customer for 50 years. For industries that are more price-sensitive, competition among the quality shops was fierce and the only way to stay in business was to deliver consistent quality, on time, every time. Only the strong have survived, and not many shops can claim to being in business for 20 years or more. This meant investing to stay ahead of the curve even while many jobs were available only as “lowest cost” bids. More