Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Finishing Operations",
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 Multihead machines polish many flat parts from
Surtech Surface Technology Products, which we summarised at the time by saying "For polishing large amounts of flat parts such as sheet, strip, extrusions and hollow sections, a multihead machine can comfortably manage the surface area that requires
polishing".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Milling cutters reduce cycle time from
Kennametal UK: "Rough milling cutters for machining steels and SS cut cycle time/workpiece by one-third, said a manufacturer, which has also introduced a new supernitride PVD coating for insert tooling".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Sandvik Coromant UK
concerning its CoroTurn TR
- take a look at Ensuring that indexable inserts are fixed
which says: "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".
Take a look also at the news release from TaeguTec UK, Tooling update raised machined track parts output,
as well as Latest tooling fends off moulds competition from ITC Tooling,
and Self-clinch sheet metal fastener press installed from Northern Precision.
See also:
Tool adds extra NC axis for contour boring
(October 2007)
Electronically guided boring tool system adds an extra NC axis on machine tools for jobs such as contour turning on joint bearings and valve seats or machining grooves in valve housings
Four and six flute rippers raise SS tool life
(August 2007)
Try machining stainless steels for the first time and tooling problems arise, but a machine shop found that using four and six flute TiAlN coated rippers increased tool life by at least 50%
Medium wave infra-red oven ups line speed
(July 2007)
A medium wave infra-red oven, replacing a gas fired system, has increased poduction line speed at a sign maker in the powder coating of aluminium and steel panels
Laser melting used to make metal cores for moulds
(June 2007)
Having searched for a means of producing cooling channels in injection moulding tools, a garden tools maker is using the selected laser melting deposition process to make the cores
Plier manufacturer benefits from waterjets
(June 2007)
Jet machining centre results in improved manufacturing efficiency and flexibility at Maun Industries
Wire EDM cuts large workpieces faster
(April 2007)
Larger wire-EDM machines are intended for users machining larger and heavier workpieces at faster cutting speeds, with excellent surface finish and lower operating costs
Thermal deburring is cost-effective
(April 2007)
Thermal deburring has been shown to be one of the most cost effective ways of internal burr removal, as it guarantees the 100% removal of all potentially loose burrs
Speed and productivity benefits from CAM software
(March 2007)
Latest EdgeCAM release delivers a wealth of new functionality to support machining on both traditional and latest generation multi-axis machines
Axially compliant finishing tool robot
(March 2007)
ATI has released the newest addition to its line of Robotic Deburring Tools, the Axially Compliant Finishing Tool, also known as VersaFinish
Deburring and finishing tool 'floats'
(March 2007)
A deburring and finishing tool has a 'floating' motor and spindle arrangement that provides the finishing tip's axial compliance to perform consistently on irregular part patterns
Fabricator has UK's largest water jet profiler
(February 2007)
Sheffield-based subcontractor fabricatorclaims to have the largest water jet cutting and profiling machine in the UK, which has a 9m x 4m capacity
Latest wire-EDM make useful consumables savings
(January 2007)
Latest wire-EDM machines have shown during tests that 40kg of wire can be saved during a 250h period of machining
Large size moulds use 5 axis machining
(October 2006)
Sermo, since its formation over 40 years ago, has grown into one of world's largest toolmakers with an annual turnover of Euros 50 million and a workforce of 600 at eight sites across Europe and Asia
Wireless data capture at Ronaldsway Aircraft
(October 2006)
'Near enough' is never good enough when it comes to transferring data around a computer-based business or manufacturing system
Precision CNC milling centres range up to 4000mm
(October 2006)
A wide range of various sizes of continuous path 3- and multi-axis CNC milling machines range from a 3-axis 600x500x400mm model to 5-axis types with up to 4000mm X-axis traverse
Chucks ensure accurate thin-walled parts machining
(October 2006)
Hydraulic shape-compliant chucks overcome problems in the machining of hardened and out-of-round thin-walled parts where high accuracy roundness is required
CAM doubles benefits for Australian toolmaker
(October 2006)
Benefits brought in toolmaking and engineering businesses by powerful CAM software has enabled a tooling and engineering firm to become one of Australia's most innovative
Milling CAM software adoption brings benefits
(October 2006)
Australian company Nepean Engineering has seen benefits in both its toolmaking and engineering businesses since it adopted Delcam's PowerMILL CAM software
Aetna unlocks bottleneck at James Cropper
(September 2006)
James Cropper plc is a manufacturer of coloured and specialist papers
Finite element simulation speeds cutter R and D
(September 2006)
Finite element simulation software speeds development and boosts performance of high-speed aluminum cutters and reduces need to build multiple prototypes at US$10,000 per iteration
Milling and turning inserts introduced
(August 2006)
Cutting tool systems, inserts and technology include two milling grade insert ranges - including PVD coatings to boost cutting efficiencies in machining steels, alloys and non-ferrous alloys
High speed machining centres mill implants
(August 2006)
High speed and high performance machining centres have been developed for producing medical implants and offer the reliability, traceability and accuracy that is required for medical parts
Gear maker invests in wire EDM machining
(August 2006)
Wire EDM machine is being used by a UK subcontractor to manufacture high-precision gears, used mainly in power transmission applications, and similarly complex components
Digital generator wire EDMs cut accurately
(August 2006)
Wire EDM machines, equipped with digital generator, provide fast, flexible, accurate and reliable machining capability when either cutting chips from PCD blanks or shaping PCD tool inserts
Software converts 3-axis toolpaths to 5-axis
(July 2006)
Software automatically converts 3-axis toolpaths to 5-axis simultaneous toolpaths, allowing for effective tool length, the geometry of the holder and rotational limits of the machine tool
Large EDM benefits from advanced generator
(July 2006)
Latest and largest EDM - with axis travels of X (U) 31.5in x Y (V) 21.7in x Z 19.7in uses CC generator, which boosts productivity and also preserves surface integrity of the machined material
High speed machining centres mill medical implants
(July 2006)
High-speed and high-performance machining centers are specially suited for the manufacturing of medical implants, including dental and orthopedic, and also medical equipment
Die-sink EDM satisfies tighter tolerance work
(July 2006)
A specialist manufacturer of core and cavity inserts for injection mould shops serving the medical industry was faced with tightening tolerances - a problem solved with a new die-sink EDM
High speed, 5-axis demonstration was a success
(June 2006)
A demonstration on a five-axis high speed machining centre with the latest CAM software generated significant interest amongst large numbers of visitors to the recent UK MACH 2006 exhibition
Tough inserts machine advanced alloys, hard metals
(May 2006)
Two insert grades - one for machining heat resistant super alloys and the other, for hard turning of pre-heat treated steels - were introduced at MACH 2006, representing results of intense R and D
Abrasives suppliers showed latest grinding systems
(May 2006)
Manufacturing efficiency were shown to be improved in 'one stop' at MACH 2006 where three suppliers joined forces to offer consultation on grinding issues, and demonstrate latest technology
Three firms to show grinding technology benefits
(April 2006)
Manufacturing efficiency can be improved in 'one stop' at MACH 2006 as 3M joins forces with two top tool suppliers to offer consultation on grinding issues, and show latest abrasive technologies
Long-bed, 5-axis machining centre changes heads
(February 2006)
A travelling-column, 5-axis machining centre, with X-axis up to 30m, has an automatic head change system so that all machining - from roughing to finishing - can be carried out in a single set-up
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