Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Aluminium Oxide",
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 Measuring probes set tools, measure parts from
NCMT, which we summarised at the time by saying "CNC machine tool manually operated measuring probes will be introduced for tool length setting, datuming and component measurement at MACH 2008".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Metal cutting tools go on display at MACH 2008 from
Walter GB: "On show at MACH 2008 for the first time in the UK will be indexable cutting tools for turning, milling, drilling, boring and reaming, solid carbide and high-speed steel drills, taps and end mills".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Walter GB
concerning its Tiger.tec tooling at Intersat
- take a look at Metal cutting tooling inserts last longer
which says: "Inserts used in a variety of operations regularly achieves up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products owing to a high resistance to flank wear, cratering and thermal cracking".
Take a look also at the news release from Walter GB, Steel turning tool insert grades extended,
as well as OD wheels grind hard/'exotic'/tough alloys from Tyrolit,
and PVD inserts mill of SS, titanium, Ni alloys from Walter GB.
See also:
Avoiding electric currents from damaging bearings
(November 2007)
The growing use of variable frequency drives is leading to bearing damage caused by the affects of electrical currents and Phil Burge explains how the latest bearings avoid the problem
Growing use of variable frequency drives
(October 2007)
The growing use of variable frequency drives is leading in many cases to bearing damage and failure caused by the affects of electrical currents, according to Phil Burge, Marketing Manager at SKF
Dedicated VIPER grinding centre is 10% faster
(September 2007)
For creep feed grinding of nickel alloy components in the 'VIPER' process, a purpose dedicated 7-axis machining centre is 10% quicker than the original modified horizontal machining centre
Diamond dressing blocks improve grinding
(September 2007)
Special diamond dressing blocks are designed for use on grinders with reciprocating tables and offer increased speed and accuracy, simplified set-up and long tool life
Vitrified wheels raise creep feed grinding output
(July 2007)
Highly porous, vitrified wheels for creep feed grinding hold a profile more consistently and longer, bringing a productivity gain of 30-50% when compared with conventional wheels
Electrocoat lacquer achieves major cost savings
(July 2007)
Normally a packaging machine builder subcontracted out the black anodising of aluminium parts, but an electrocoat laquering process allowed the company to bring aluminium finishing 'in-house'
Portable moisture and dew point sensors
(May 2007)
ABLE Instruments and Controls has been appointed as distributor for Xentaur's range of fixed and portable moisture and dew point sensors and transmitters within the UK
Ceramic grades accelerate exotic alloy machining
(May 2007)
Round ceramic tooling inserts perform tough machining, profiling and pocketing in heat resistant super alloys and also reduce component burr and improve component quality
Overviewing the 'fine art' of lapping
(May 2007)
Lapping is essentially a form of polishing or grinding, writes Paul Kingscott and is used to produce components that are flat to very extreme tolerances, often with highly polished surface finishes
Dew point measuring devices solve problem
(March 2007)
By employing capacitive polymer sensors, a new generation of dew point measuring devices from Beko achieves a faster response time and produces results that are noticeably more reliable
Choosing abrasive grit blasting media - the basics
(February 2007)
Not all granular materials may be suitable for indoor, cabinet blast systems, says Guyson International, which reviews the basics of basic blasting media and what results can be achieved
Best parameters found for grinding wheel dressing
(January 2007)
An Austrian firm has revealed the best parameters to use when using a profiled diamond dressing roll to dress a vitrified aluminium oxide wheel for creep-feed grinding nickel alloys
Electric current related bearing damage, failure
(January 2007)
Phil Burge at SKF looks at the increase in electric current related bearing damage and failure, and introduces the latest generation of bearings which have been designed to counter the problem
Direct metal laser-sintering enters dentistry
(November 2006)
Direct metal laser-sintering (DMLS), a layer manufacturing process, has advanced into 'e-manufacturing' of customized series of dental products out of metal
Precise heat treatment with fluidised sand baths
(November 2006)
Techne fluidised sand baths are being used increasingly when very precise control of heat treatment processes is required, particularly when special alloys used for applications
Siemens spends on grinding wheels and dressers
(October 2006)
A supplier will often claim to have forged a 'partnership' with a customer to imply that a high level of service is provided, although the term tends to be over-used
Meets UK Slip Resistance Group Guidelines Issue 3
(October 2006)
Anti-slip tapes for a safer working environment
Making the right bearing choice saves costs
(September 2006)
Examining the latest developments in bearing technology, Phil Burge explains how correct specification and sourcing can reduce component, plant and machinery and operating costs
Aluminium oxide wheels can be customised
(September 2006)
As well as having excellent profile-holding characteristics, aluminium oxide wheels can contain sintered as well as fused abrasive grains, allowing long-life, customised wheels to be manufactured
Anti-slip adhesive tapes make the workplace safer
(September 2006)
Anti-slip, lane marking and barrier tapes, designed to contribute to improved safety in the workplace are made from PVC coated with aluminium oxide will stick to factory floors and walls
Milling tough Ni and Cr alloy steel moulds
(August 2006)
A 66mm diameter button cutter and a 25mm diameter ball nose cutter for finishing routines are successfully machining 25% Cr and 20% Ni heat-resistant tool steel moulds (male and female)
Dew fresh measurement maximises reliability
(August 2006)
The formation of condensation water in the compressed air system - pressure dewpoint measurement can help identify any possible risks or existing disturbances at an early stage
Airless machine blast cleans Al clutch plates
(August 2006)
Airless blast cleaning machine is for cleaning and finishing of aluminium die cast clutch plates using aluminium oxide as media, so no compressor or air line is required - saving energy
HMC VIPER-grinds and mills turbine blade
(June 2006)
On a horizontal machining centre, using the VIPER grinding technique, 5-axis machining of a nickel alloy compressor blade involved grinding a radial dovetail root form, including a milling operation
HMC uses VIPER to machine racing gears
(June 2006)
Avoiding the expense and long delivery of form dressers for conventional form grinding, a horizontal machining centre uses VIPER grinding to machine precision gear for a racing car transmission
Root slots VIPER ground on turbine disc
(June 2006)
Believed to be a 'world first', a horizontal machining centre was demonstrated the complete VIPER grinding of root slots on a turbine disc at rates up to four times faster than milling
VIPER quadruples Inconel grinding rate
(June 2006)
Continuous dress , high-speed VIPER grinding of a 700mm long, industrial turbine blade made from Inconel 718 was demonstrated to quadruple stock removal rate to 200cm3/min
PVD Aluminium oxide coated insert wins award
(May 2006)
The world's first PVD aluminium oxide coated carbide - won the 'Best Tooling Product, System or Equipment' Award at the MWP Awards 06, at the UK's MACH and SUBCON exhibitions
New hole configuration sanding disks launched
(May 2006)
Following meticulous research into the optimum number of holes in a paper disk two sanding disks are believed to achieve the most efficient balance between hole geometry and abrasive grit
Abrasive belt delivers improved surface quality
(May 2006)
Turbine blade manufacturers will benefit from a novel approach to finishing belt design, which offers improved life, better surface finish and a consistent cut throughout belt life
Viper grinding seminars, demonstrations planned
(May 2006)
To launch the Makino-NCMT Grinding Division, the division will host the biggest ever Viper (very impressive performance extreme removal) grinding UK seminars and demonstrations
Face lift for moisture and humidity transmitters
(May 2006)
GE Sensing's DewPro line of moisture and humidity transmitters gets a face-lift
Moisture control and measurement on show
(April 2006)
MCM, Moisture Control and Measurement, will be exhibiting at Achema from the 15-19 May
Face-mill change reduces cycle times by 26%
(April 2006)
Changing the supplier of face-milling cutters cut cycle times by 26% on facing operations for pump bearing housings and produce more components per edge than their predecessors