What’s going on in today’s metrology—especially in light of Industry 4.0 and the future? As specifications for parts become more and more precise, so too does their measurement.
Reaching the next level in productivity is not about the incorporation of individual products, but rather the integration of complete systems that work together to help manufacturers realize greater efficiencies. At Micro-Mechanics, they have done just that to increase productivity, profitability and a global competitive advantage.
When an engineer includes a surface finish spec on a print, the intent is usually not just to make the part look good. Surface finish affects how a part will fit, wear, reflect light, transmit heat, distribute lubrication and accept coatings. The finish should be determined by the part’s function: you want a surface that fulfills the engineering requirements of the application, without wasting time and effort on a higher quality finish than is necessary.
When standard devices can’t provide expected results, a better solution is to custom design a gage to suit the specific application.
Oils, pastes, gels and emulsions – traditional machining fluids come in many forms. But they all have something in common in that they pose a risk to worker health and the environment. Steve Skerlos of Seco Tools’ new partner Fusion Coolant Systems has come up with a sound alternative.
Take full advantage of your machine tool’s milling power for increased productivity with Seco’s new Double QuattromillTM 22 face mill cutter for roughing and semi finishing. Achieve large depth-of-cut capability and do so cost-effectively with eight multi-edge insert cutting edges.
No longer just the stuff of imagination, artiicial intelligence (AI) is now having a major impact on the way we live our lives. In the manufacturing and production sector, its influence can be seen in the form of increasingly smart robots.
By now Safe-Lock™ has become a de-facto standard in the area of tool holding for milling operations. Within the last 10 years, since the introduction of the Safe-Lock™ system, it has been confirmed over and over that this method of clamping the tool is often clearly superior to conventional Milling Chucks and Weldon shanked tool holders.
New indexable inserts from Walter deliver superior thread turning in tight spaces.
Productivity is top of mind for many manufacturers and Lenox has responded with an alternative to traditional band saws. CIRCTECH, also known as thin kerf or industrial circular sawing, is a growing market and many band saw customers are now switching to this technology due to its many cutting benefits, such as fast cutting rates, long blade life, high accuracy and surface finish. Customers are also reporting a lower total cost of operations with a reduction in scrap, less noise and less saw maintenance over band saws.