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EDM

A Novel EDM Application

GF AgieCharmilles designed the FO 550 SP die-sinking EDM, the company probably never imagined it would be used like this.

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High Speed Air Spindle Example 1: CNC Tool Steel Machining

In this video, a hardened tool steel tire mold is milled by an air-driven high speed spindle from Air Turbine Tools.

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Saving Energy with Cutting Tools

To help its customers in Japan cope with electricity shortages resulting from the recent earthquake and tsunami, Sandvik Coromant developed a program to reduce machine tool power consumption with the use of advanced cutting tool technology. The three-pronged approach can apply to any company interested in sustainable manufacturing.

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Automation

High Speed Air Spindle Example 3: Robotic Deburring

Using an air spindle, this Fanuc robot is able to deburr castings with irregular flash.

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High Speed Air Spindle Example 4: Hand Deburring

Just a light touch is required using this device as its high speed does the cutting. Combined with low vibration and weight, this reduces the risk of stress injuries to operators.

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Coming Soon: The Edge Factor and Mountain Bike Machining

The Edge Factor is back. This time they are visiting a producer of high-performance mountain bike parts. Be sure to catch the trailer.

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Wanna Give MQL a Try?

If you own a Haas machine, here’s your chance to give minimum quantity lubrication a try.

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Shrink-Fit Heater with Built-in Cooling

Although shrink-fit toolholding is common in most shops, operator safety is a major concern. This technology enables the operator to handle the toolholder without using gloves.

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See How You Stack Up

“Top Shops” benchmarking data sheds light on what it takes to be one of the nation’s leading machining businesses.

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Machining with the Environment in Mind

It’s safe to assume that most shops recognize the importance of being environmentally responsible. However, benchmarking data suggests that the effort shops put into both recycling and reducing energy consumption varies.

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Top Shops 2011: C&R Manufacturing Inc.

C&R Manufacturing specializes in creating precision turned parts using CNC lathes with live tooling. Combined with the use of bar feeders, automatic gaging and robotic part handling, this enables the shop to generate intricate workpieces sans human intervention.

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Top Shops 2011: Bob’s Design Engineering Inc.

B.D.E’s CAD/CAM experience helps speed customers’ products to market.

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