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Dasrathi’s Posts: CNC parameter selection

Admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 10:01:39 +0000

Dasrathi's posts related to CNC machines are interesting to read not just because he provides very simple explanation to matters related to CNC Technology but also his comments on what he sees during his travels all over India. I always look forward to his latest posts. This link on CNC parameter is one such post More

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

Edge preparation of cutting tools can dramatically increase tool life

Admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:19:31 +0000

Edge preparation involves removing material from a cutting tool in order to extend its life. That may sound counter intuitive, but a maker of glass molds says edge prep has dramatically reduced the amount it spends on tools. 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