Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Feed Rates",
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 NC tool path verification celebrates 20th year from
CGTech, which we summarised at the time by saying "Celebrating its 20th year, CGTech said its continual enhancement of VERICUT reflects the company's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, powerful NC tool path verification".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Thread turning insert halves costs from
Vargus Tooling UK: "An innovative six-cutting corner system of a thread turning insert promises revolutionary gains in productivity as well as halving tooling costs, said the MACH 2008 exhibitor".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Matsuura Machinery
concerning its Matsuura machining centres
- take a look at Engineers help save on 5-axis machining costs
which says: "Machine tool supplier's applications engineers helped a subcontractor reduce aerospace component cycle times and tooling costs by identifying improvements to the cutting cycles".
Take a look also at the news release from Mike Page - editor's feature articles, Machine tools take the lead - for now,
as well as Vertical machining centres precisely cut Inconel from 600 Centre,
and Machining centre, 5-axis, mills Al and non-metals from CMS Group (UK).
See also:
CNC multi-spindle automatic is affordable
(January 2008)
It is now possible to buy a six-spindle CNC automatic lathe for around twice the cost of a 'high-end' CNC sliding-head automatic lathe for machining parts up to 22mm diameter
Machining centre uses micro tools for HSM
(January 2008)
Machining centre uses micro tools for high speed machining and its large machining table full enclosure feature a solid steel base for safety and stability
Larger vertical machining centre acquired
(January 2008)
Having acquired a large capacity VMC, and oil and gas industry components supplier can now cost-effectively machine 2.5m long workpieces in one set-up
Solid carbide drills' heads are replaceable
(January 2008)
Numerous new and innovative cutting tools to be displayed at MACH 2008 include solid carbide drilling with the versatility of a replaceable head system
Deep hole drilling at high penetration rates
(December 2007)
Carbide drills for drilling holes up to 30 x diameter have a 'wave' type cutting edge for improved penetration and a decrease in tooling load
Lubricant increases SS/alloy grinding productivity
(December 2007)
Cutting lubricant has been formulated to increase the productivity of grinding machines working aerospace metals and alloys such as titanium and stainless steel
Roughing cutter raises Al alloy feed rates 50%
(December 2007)
A special solid carbide roughing cutter with fully integrated chip breakers increased axial feed rates by 50% when 5-axis machining wrought aluminium alloys and eliminated erratic tool performance
Milling cutter roughs, finishes steel and CI
(December 2007)
Cutter with hexagonal inserts is designed for roughing and semi-finish milling applications and is claimed to be ideally suited for milling on low powered machines and non-rigid setups
Specialised drills save machining costs
(November 2007)
Six drilling developments shown by Kennametal at EMO 2007, included hole making in SS and carbon-fibre reinforced polymers, deep-hole drilling and a modular drilling system, reports Mike Page
Ensuring that indexable inserts are fixed
(November 2007)
How is it possible to make sure that indexable inserts remain fixed exactly in their position - use a precision interface between the insert and tool holder, said a tooling manufacturer
PCD milling inserts need no regrinding
(November 2007)
Polycrystalline diamond milling system combines simplified tool pre-setting with high precision to increase performance when finish milling aluminium components
PVD inserts mill of SS, titanium, Ni alloys
(November 2007)
A high-speed milling cutter fitted with trigon inserts can be supplied with PVD Tiger.tec inserts grades for milling stainless steel, titanium and nickel-based alloys
Mill hardened steel at high feed rates
(November 2007)
Milling inserts feature a strong cutting edge that makes it ideal for interrupted machining of hardened hardened steel and cast iron at high feed rates
NC part programming raises output by 40%
(November 2007)
Manufacturer of manual steering and suspension systems for cars reports 48% increase in output using an NC part programming system which also saved 15% in production time
CAD/CAM benefits shown in Web site videos
(November 2007)
Narrated videos highlight the new functionality in Mastercam X2 MR2, including new peel milling, new saw toolpath, powerful machining boundaries, new surface creation, and more
Five-axis machining produces complex parts
(October 2007)
Direct drive, rotary torque tables on the latest 5-axis machining centres give fast and responsive 3+2 (positional) or simultaneous, highly accurate 5-axis machining
Metal cutting insert raises milling efficiency
(October 2007)
A six-sided metal cutting insert that enables high milling feeds to be used and a double sided milling insert cutter with a very positive clamping upgrade machining efficiency
Large display has 22 CNC machine tools
(October 2007)
One of the largest exhibition stands at the recent EMO 2007 machine tool show was the Yamazak Mazak Corporation one with 22 CNC machine tools on display
Button inserts reduce milling costs
(October 2007)
Cutter body design of milling cutters allows he maximum number of inserts to be seated, which results in increased feed rates and reduced cycle times
Metal cutting tooling to boost productivity
(October 2007)
Aiming to improve metal cutting productivity, profitability and performance, a range of tools and inserts feature tungsten carbide grades for drilling, milling, turning and grooving
Heavy duty milling centres have high capacity
(October 2007)
Four heavy duty CNC milling machines and machining centres combine high-quality build and technologically advanced features for large capacity, heavy-duty milling performance
Turning centres have longer machine beds
(October 2007)
To satisfy a growing demand to provide CNC turning centres with longer beds, two long bed versions of existing machines were introduced at EMO 2007
High speed milling insert ups productivity 30%
(October 2007)
A high speed milling insert grade will improve productivity by 20-30% when medium to rough milling hard materials at elevated temperatures
Vertical machining centres aid subcontractor
(October 2007)
Recent purchases by Verulam Engineering have included a Dugard Eagle 10 lathe, a Dugard Eagle 1000 VMC with Heidenhain iTNC 530 control and fourth axis and a Dugard Eagle 450 XP VMC
Floor borer machines large parts in one set-up
(September 2007)
Claimed to be one of the most versatile heavy duty machine tools on the market, a floor borer completes work pieces in one set-up, from heavy cutting to semi-finishing and finishing
PVD coated inserts mill SS and titanium
(September 2007)
Milling cutter inserts are PVD coated with TiAlN for milling stainless steel and titanium alloys while generating lower pressure and stress during machining operations
Shell and end mills reduce thread passes
(August 2007)
A range of shell and end mills for threading at high feed rates use long inserts to reduce the number of required machining passes and so reduce cycle times and tooling costs
Servo transfer system raises press productivity
(August 2007)
Latest transfer system could increase output by nearly 50% - working up to 22 strokes/min compared with 15/strokes/min in an older transfer press - so it was time to buy a new system
Horizontal machining centre loading simplified
(August 2007)
A horizontal machining centre has an efficient positive 180 deg rotating pallet change system that provides convenient pallet accessibility for simplified work loading
Collets offer quicker lathe changeovers
(August 2007)
A range of quick changeover, flexible collets can accommodate bar stock variation and provide the opportunity for increased spindle speeds
Insert drills offer holemaking flexibility
(August 2007)
When machining a hole, a carbide insert drill offers flexibility for drilling diifferent materials and can be quickly changed as tool wear increases, reports Mike Page
Inserts rough mill hard materials
(August 2007)
Intended for medium to rough milling - either at high speeds or machining hard metals - a coated carbide grade maximises productivity and optimises high metal removal rate
Machine tools to be seen at EMO 2007
(July 2007)
Machine tool builders represented in the UK by Ward CNC will be showing products ranging fom 2-axis CNC lathes to machining centres and large CNC milling machines
Milling inserts add machining stability
(July 2007)
Milling tool developments to be seen at EMO 2007 include a six-sided insert for very high speed machining and double sided inserts with an extremely secure screw clamping system