American Machinist Weekly Update

Two Cobots Mean Lights-Out Machining

Swiss Productions implemented the OB7 to end idle spindle time for its CNC milling operation, and now the California shop is producing 2 million parts/month.

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VDW Invests in Automated Procurement Platform

Tech start-up Spanflug Technologies promotes manufacturing digitalization by automating quotation and parts procurement, offering an online platform and software for generating offers automatically.

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Reviewing the Possibilities with Live Tooling

Identifying tooling needs and options for every machine on the floor is part of the secret of successful shops. This includes grasping the basic concepts – and some developments -- for the “driven tool” alternative .

Digital Experience is a Lasting Impression

Experience trains your customers what to expect from your business – and that starts with their digital brand experience.

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.

New CAD/CAM Release Optimizes Programming for Tools, Molds, More

hyperMILL 2021.1 offers new and enhanced features for 3D, 5-axis, and mill/turn machining, including an “Interactive Edit Toolpath” for toolpath editing after initial toolpath generation.

Chuck Jaw Maximizes Flexibility for Mill/Turn Machining

A patent-pending 2+2 design increases set-up options for clampable workpiece geometries and provides a long compensation stroke -- 5.1 mm up to 10 mm per jaw – more than other available four -jaw chucks.

Single-Table, Small-Footprint Five-Axis HMC

Developed for machining large-diameter parts, a nodding head spindle and direct-drive B-axis rotary table allow the DHF 8000ST to handle roughing through finishing in a single set-up.