Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machining Cycles",
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 Carbide cutting tool inserts prices cut at MACH from
LMT Fette, which we summarised at the time by saying "During the UK's MACH 2008 show, visitors to the LMT Fette stand can buy 30 inserts in one grade and in one chip breaker geometry for just GBP 75.00 - a saving of up to GBP 130".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release GBP 8 million invested in 5-axis milling from
DMG (UK): "UK subcontactor has invested over GBP 8 million in advanced machining over the last three years including five-sides, 5-axis milling and multi-axis mill/turn centres".
In January 2008, we covered the news from CMS Group (UK)
concerning its Antares 5-axis CNC machining centre
- take a look at Machining centre, 5-axis, mills Al and non-metals
which says: "For machining non-ferrous metals and non-metals a 5-axis machining centre a more stiffness to the 5-axis cutting head than is normally associated with machines of this type".
Take a look also at the news release from DP Technology, Mould machining software reduces cycle times,
as well as Vertical machining centres offer wide choice from Colchester-Harrison,
and Mold software covers high speed 3- and 5-axis from DP Technology.
See also:
Mill-turn centre capabilities increased
(October 2007)
A multi-tasking, mill-turn centre offers high power in a heavy duty single cast bed construction with rigid box guideways and a rigid B-axis milling head
Centre combines turning and gear hobbing
(October 2007)
A gear manufacturer can benefit from a vertical pick-up spindle hobbing and turning centre that combines hobbing and turning and so reduces work-in-progress/production inventory stocks
Mating of the toolshank to holder is secure
(October 2007)
The latest LMT Bilz ThermoGrip induction shrinking units allow automated secure mating of the shank of a cutting tool to its toolholder
Five axis machining of aerospace components
(October 2007)
A Hedelius RS 125-K supplied by C Dugard to Oldland CNC Engineering, using five-axis technology, enables machining of larger aluminium and titanium aerospace components
Dual spindle CNC lathes offer high production
(September 2007)
Latest high production CNC lathes include a dual-spindle, dual-turret lathe with swing type robot automated part handling and a five-face machining cell
Subcontractor moves into 5-axis machining
(August 2007)
UK subcontact machine shop has moved into 5-axis machining for high precision, small batch jobs for the aerospace, defence and motorsport industries
CAM has improved 3D machining performance
(August 2007)
CAM system for CNC programming of CNC milling machines, lathes and wire EDM machines now features open pocket milling and expanded CAD to CAM feature exchange
Pick-up spindle VTL - a true machining centre?
(August 2007)
Some while ago a production engineer said that the pick-up spindle vertical turning lathe can be the true machining centre, yet some countries don't make enough use of them, writes Mike Page
Modular transfer system machines small batches
(August 2007)
To machine small to medium batches, modular linear transfer system combines advantages of vertical, horizontal or universal machining centres including 5-axis processing and turning
Five-axis VMC machines in one set-up
(July 2007)
A 5-axis vertical machining centre will demonstrate five-sides machining at EMO 2007, using simultaneous five-axis tool positioning and the combination of multiple operations into a single cycle
CNC auto lathe's fast feeds cut cycle time by 10%
(July 2007)
Having 35m/min rapid axis feeds on a CNC sliding-head lathe reduced cycle times by 10% for machining shaft-type, alloy steel components for the consumer industry
One CAM programs CNC mill-turn centres
(July 2007)
For programming of 'complete machining' in CNC mill-turn centres, a CAM development allows switching between turning and milling at any time when programming
Y-axis on tuning centre raises competitiveness
(July 2007)
A model kit maker wanted a mill-turn centre with a Y-axis to be more competitive by using the flexibility and capability to do as many machining applications as possible in one set-up
CAD/CAM avoids gouging, collisions in composites
(June 2007)
Tooling collisions and tool gouging when machining compositeswith exisitng software caused a company to switch to another CAD/CAM system for its machining centres
Dual-turret lathe has swing robot part handling
(June 2007)
600 Centre is to introduce three additions to its Fuji range of high production CNC lathes at EMO 2007
Five-axis production of superbike suspension
(May 2007)
Hemlock Engineering's five-axis production centre at Stapleford, Nottingham has developed a radial foot component for the front forks of a superbike
Rotary and linear machining systems are accurate
(May 2007)
Complex features in fuel injection components can be incorporated into a single highly repetitive automated cycle including the generation under CNC of profiles and internal recesses
'One-hit' machining of complex components
(May 2007)
Unicut Precision has won a long-term contract to produce batches of 250 flow control bodies that caused concern even to the supplier of the machines on which the parts would be processed
Mill accurate threads in machining centres
(April 2007)
Thread milling is a highly effective way to consistently generate accurate, high quality threads using machining centres (horizontal and vertical) and CNC mill-turn machines
Inteface integrates design, data and CAM
(April 2007)
Software interface integrates design, data interrogation, CAM and simulation into one ergonomic screen, making the software even easier and more intuitive to use
Time to introduce automatic, in-cycle deburring
(April 2007)
Component finishing, specifically burr-free production, is one of the most important factors in production machining techniques, and according to Boris Sciaroni, 'remove sharp edges' is not enough
Cutting lubricant control ups performance
(March 2007)
Recent refinements to minimal quantity lubrications systems further benefits to metal machining operations by controling precisely the temperature of the oil arriving at the cutting point
One-hit machining on complex components
(February 2007)
'One-hit' single machining cycles on very complex components has won Unicut Precision a long-term contract to produce batches of 250 flow control bodies
Subcontract machining gets non contact inspection
(January 2007)
Unicut Precision has ordered an OGP SmartScope Flash 200 fully integrated touch probe and non-contact video 3-D inspection centre for its Welwyn Garden City subcontract machining operation
Aerospace plant enjoys 99.8% FMS availability
(December 2006)
Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability
Gamet Bearings celebrates 50 years' manufacturing
(November 2006)
Having grown to be one of the most significant manufacturers of super precision roller bearings in the world, Gamet Bearings celebrates 50 years of UK manufacturing
Tools mill threads in difficult to cut metals
(October 2006)
Increased confidence in the wide-ranging problem solving capabilities of Vardex threading tools has enabled Vargus Tooling to increase sales by 20% during the first half of 2006
Vertical machining centre can be 5-axis
(September 2006)
A high speed, fast cycling vertical machining centre has an interface for up to 5-axis simultaneous machining or development into a highly productive machining cell using robotic loading
Operations software boosts manual/CNC lathe usage
(August 2006)
'Operations Link' software offers operators of manual/CNC 'combination' lathes further important advantages in time-saving, automatic linking of operating cycles and workshop efficiency
Graphical software simplifies CNC gear cutting
(August 2006)
Retrofittable, cost-effective, graphics/conversational control systems that address all gear manufacturing contain embedded machining cycles for gear hobbing, shaping or grinding
FMS based on HMCs installed to machine wing ribs
(July 2006)
A FMS based on three 5-axis, horizontal-spindle machining centres and linked by a rail guided vehicle serving a nine-pallet handling and storage system machines wing ribs for Airbus A320
3D CAD/CAM used to program heavy parts machining
(June 2006)
German company specialising in the high-precision machining of oversize heavyweight parts uses 3D CAD/CAM for CAM programming, to increase productivity 20-30% and CNC programs' quality
CNC lathes' controls have enhanced simulation
(June 2006)
Latest CNC lathes feature Fanuc OiTC conversational programming based control which includes enhanced 3D graphics simulation and are an ideal platform for novice operators to program
Toolroom CNC lathe is powerful, flexible, simple
(May 2006)
Toolroom Lathe has a proprietary conversational operating system that makes cutting parts and creating part programs nearly effortless, and operation ranges from manual to CNC