American Machinist Weekly Update

Selecting TRBs for Machine Tools: Understanding Tolerance Standards

The first of two reports studying precision-class tapered roller bearings looks at the geometry controlled by the ISO and ABMA standards, along with critical performance features of various TRB designs.

Velum Air is ideal for compressors, cooling systems, & heat exchangers. It catches dust & dirt & ensures the normal input of fresh air inside the machine. Velum Air strongly reduces the risk of choking for your devices for just a few cents a day.

3DP System Developer Sells Off CAD/CAM Platforms

In an ongoing strategy to refocus on additive manufacturing, 3D Systems is selling the Cimatron CAD/CAM and GibbsCAM CNC programming families to an investor that will combine them in a portfolio with SigmaTek.

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The Truth About Abrasive Finishing Tools in CNCs

Finishing tools release little to no abrasive grit during use, and the amount generated is comparable to the metal chips, grinding dust, and tool abrasion created during ordinary machining.

Dealing with Productivity Loss in Maintenance Management

Are you leaking resources due to unorganized work practices? How would you know? How would you correct those problems and improve overall maintenance performance?

Global Steel Output Flattened in September

Chinese steel production slowed in the latest monthly results, dragging the world’s total output down accordingly, while the U.S. and other major steelmaking centers continue to lag year-over-year and YTD results by double digits.

FAA Criticized for Proposed 737 MAX Training

As the agency proceeds toward reissuing an airworthiness certification for the Boeing aircraft, pilot unions streamlined training and operating standards.

Motor Spindles Offer High Speeds and High Torque

New cartridge system means users can implement two different machining modes in one space; suitable for mill/turn centers, 3- and 5-axis milling, and can be used in conjunction with a B-axis.

Double Loader for Machine Tools Without APC

Using the Double Mast Crane-Automatic Pallet Changer, manufacturers do not need to purchase and integrate costly APCs to their machine tools in order to configure a flexible manufacturing system.