Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Aluminium Alloys",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Solid carbide end mills machine aluminium from
Mitsubishi Carbide, which we summarised at the time by saying "For the high efficiency machining for aluminium alloys, a range of solid micrograin carbide end mills with modified tooling geometries includes long and short types".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Aluminium alloys milled at high removal rates from
Mitsubishi Carbide: "Multi-functional cutters offer metal removal rates in aluminium alloys of up to 10,000 litre/min owing to rigid tool body, ultra secure insert clamping and the geometry of carbide inserts".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Rainford Precision
concerning its Carbide end mill cutters and ballnose end mills
- take a look at Cutters mill the more 'difficult' metals, alloys
which says: "A range four flute carbide end mill cutters and ballnose end mills for machining materials up to 65HRc will be shown to EMO 2007 visitors seeking to machine 'difficult' metals and alloys".
Take a look also at the news release from Speciality Welds, Speciality Welds puts training first,
as well as Selecting thread-forming screws for Al components from Arnold Umformtechnik,
and TIG welding performance, reliability raised from Air Liquide Welding.
See also:
Cutting tools, corner radius end mills
(January 2007)
Rainford Precision of St Helens will be using the forthcoming Southern Manufacturing exhibition to highlight the new range of cutting tools available from Union Tool
ZOX coated end mills up aluminium cutting speeds
(November 2006)
Zirconium nitrogen oxide coated cuttings tools overcome 'sticky' swarf removal and will increase surface finish quality and speed of machining aluminium
Energy efficiency project reduces usage by 14%
(November 2006)
The Doncasters Group has implemented a major energy efficiency project at Doncasters Blaenavon, which is set to reduce energy usage by 14%
Metalworking fluid eases magnesium machining
(September 2006)
Although magnesium alloys are easy to machine, the process requires careful management and this metalworking fluid extends sump life and avoidsresidue build-up
Diamond turning technical datasheet published
(August 2006)
A technical datasheet on diamond turning incorporates a useful table that shows typical surface finish values for IR materials and aerospace aluminium alloys using good quality diamond turning
Mg content in 380/A380 aluminium alloys changed
(July 2006)
The North American Die Casting Association has revised specifications by increasing the magnesium content to 0.30% from 0.10% for aluminum alloys 380 and A380
Cutting fluid is clean and efficient
(June 2006)
A high performance semi-synthetic water based soluble cutting fluid combines all the benefits of neat oil whilst eliminating the main operational drawbacks to provide a cleaner fluid
Shot blast machine for Scottish foundry
(June 2006)
Busy Scottish foundry Archibald Young has shown it is on its metal by buying a new shot blast machine from world market leading surface preparation experts Wheelabrator
New HQ for performance castings specialist
(May 2006)
Castings Technology International has opened its new £9.6m, purpose-built headquarters on the Advanced Manufacturing Park at Waverley, South Yorkshire
Subcontractor expands 5-axis linear VMC usage
(February 2006)
Such has been the success of 5-axis machining centres in helping a subcontractor achieve spectacular growth, it has added the latest linear motor axis driven VMC to its capacity
Milling cutter has very stable insert structure
(February 2006)
Designed for the mold and die and aerospace sector, a milling cutter has a wide prism contact between the insert and holder to provide an extremely stable structure
MIG sets designed for automotive repairs
(February 2006)
Designed especially for use in the automotive repair industry, a welding set delivers MIG brazing as well as pulse-MIG and 1-MIG - ideal for welding 0.5mm - 0.8mm galvanised steel sheet
MIG unit brazes thin galvanised sheet
(January 2006)
In the vehicle repair industry, MIG brazing with CuSi and CuA brazing wires is widely used and a welding unit, which uses both pulse-MIG and 1-MIG, is ideal for welding 0.5-0.8mm galvanised steel
Stable milling cutter has 0.01mm max run-out
(January 2006)
Designed for the mould and die and aerospace sector, the Chase F-Ball milling cutter has a wide prism contact between the insert and holder to provide an extremely stable structure
Latest technology carbide tooling launched
(January 2006)
Sintered carbide cutting tools, including the latest CVD coating technology, a novel parting and grooving system and high performance CVD milling system will be shown at MACH 2006
Meeting RoHS/WEEE/ELV compliance for Al parts
(January 2006)
Totally inorganic, non-chrome passivate, using the same application methods and parameters as the traditional yellow chromates, meets ROHS, WEEE and ELV directives
Trends in mould and die making reviewed
(January 2006)
Surviving European mould makers are investing in CAD/CAM and unmanned machining to reduce labour costs, shorten delivery times and meet overseas competition, writes Mike Page
Wet abrasive band grinding applied to car trim
(December 2005)
German robot cell manufacturer has developed a wet abrasive belt grinding (or 'linishing') process for car trim components, which considerably reduces material costs and improves quality
Low foam lubricant improves alloy machining
(November 2005)
German aero engine builder uses a low-foaming, water-miscible cutting fluid for all operations on difficult-to-machine nickel and titanium alloys
Solid carbide cutters tap holes in steels
(October 2005)
Among a wide selection of drills, taps, milling cutters and toolholders, Guhring introduced aolid carbide taps for threading steel and a PCD insert face-mill for non-ferrous alloys
Two-fluted gun drill offered as standard item
(October 2005)
Standard range of two-fluted gun drills with brazed solid carbide head are especially suitable for the machining of cast iron, aluminium as well as non-ferrous metals
How aircraft design may affect machine tools
(October 2005)
Changes in the way future aircraft may be designed may well begin to affect future demand for machine tools, reports Mike Page in the second part of a paper presented at a MANTYS public session
Motorsport customers benefit from joint response
(September 2005)
Tucked away in 24,000ft2 premises on the Heathfield Industrial Estate in Newton Abbot, Devon, UK, is an unusual example of a combined design and manufacturing expertise
Cutting tool insert holder provides stability
(September 2005)
Designed for the mold and die and aerospace sector, a tooling insert holder has a wide prism contact between the insert and holder to provide an extremely stable structure
Track-guided welding is digitally programmed
(June 2005)
Modular, track-guided products are now available for portable, programmable, semi-automated welding and cutting operations with a choice of digital programming units
AutoSport Exhibitor delivers an F1 service
(December 2004)
Supplying components to the racing car industry, Ace Precision has equipped its machine tools with cutting tools from AutoSport 2005 exhibitor ITC of Tamworth
Low foaming fluid prevents bugs build-up
(December 2004)
A low foaming cutting fluidthat prevents bacterial growth and developed through aerospace manufacturing experience, is today being made available for metalworking companies generally
Hybrid welding system has high output head
(November 2004)
Precitec has unveiled its new system for GMA laser hybrid welding with a processing head that has been designed with high outputs
Manual/CNC mill satisfies quality criteria
(October 2004)
An XYZ Edge 1500 manual/CNC turret mill has recently been installed by Maycast-Nokes Precision Engineering to cut down the setting and run times for small batch work
System manages prototype and batch components work
(September 2004)
Having to produce complex prototype components alongside repeat batch work, a subcontractor found a high capability manufacturing system that successfully managed both activities
Cutting fluid suits aluminium and magnesium
(July 2004)
Thought to be the first water soluble cutting and grinding fluid specifically designed for use with aluminium and magnesium alloys eliminates machine cleaning and fluid changes
Cutters save costs and time in machining titanium
(June 2004)
Milling cutter ran for over 250h while machining titanium racing car components and dramatically reduced machining times and tooling costs as well as increasing machine efficiency
Precise and repeatable geometry aids chip removal
(April 2004)
Highly accurate and repeatable chipbreaker and chip groove geometry overcomes chip removal problems, particularly with wrought aluminium, when machining at high metal removal rates
Multi-tasking mill-turning centre is versatile
(April 2004)
Latest powerful multi-tasking machine tool offers exceptional versatility and combines the turning and milling performance of a dedicated lathe and a machining centre in a single machine