Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Metal Removal 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 Machine tools take the lead - for now from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles, which we summarised at the time by saying "At one time, tooling development tended to be a year or so ahead of machine tool development, lately the trend went the other way, though toolmakers are now more than
catching up, writes Mike Page".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release CNC turning centre loads bar or components from
Leader CNC: "Pick-up horizontal turning centre is fitted with a bar feeder and/or component loading unloading system and gives ease of access for manual loading".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Monster Swiss
concerning its High-pressure MP-B series coolant pumps
- take a look at High-pressure coolant pumps reduce maintenance
which says: "High-pressure, hydraulically balanced, coolant pumps for machine tools reduce maintenance costs because there are no packings, cups, or seals, said the manufacturer".
Take a look also at the news release from Kennametal UK, Milling cutters extend metal cutting efficiency,
as well as Specialised drills save machining costs from Mike Page - editor's feature articles,
and Aluminium alloys milled at high removal rates from Mitsubishi Carbide.
See also:
Cutters machine carbon fibre/metal matrix
(November 2007)
Among exhibits at the UK's Autosport exhibition in 2008 will be a PCD range of cutters for carbon fibre and metal matrix machining and a series of roughing tools
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
Pick-up VTL machines shafts completely
(September 2007)
A vertical pick-up spindle turning centre combines all end machining processes for shafts including CBN grinding, hard turning and scroll-free turning
Is it a high speed machine tool or highly dynamic?
(September 2007)
One local area of minor confusion for some, when visiting a German machine tool exhibition and talking about machining, is the difference between 'high speed' and 'highly dynamic', writes Mike Page
High speed spindle wire-EDM turns small parts
(September 2007)
A high speed rotary spindle allows extremely small parts - down a diameter of 10m - to be cut accurately and cost effectively using EDM wire erosion for turning
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
Machining centre ATC changes deep hole drills
(September 2007)
A machining centre's tool magazine automatically changes deep hole drilling tools up to a length of 1460mm within a minute - including a steady rest and the sealing system
Solid carbide milling cutters up metal removal
(August 2007)
Solid carbide, rough milling cutters feature an unequal pitch and optimal geometry tuning - plus positive face angle with integrated chip breaker - stabilise cutting edge and shorten chips
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
Twin-wire EDM cuts machining time by 40%
(July 2007)
To manufacture a punch using a single 0.1mm wire EDM took 3h 12 min while a twin 0.1mm wire EDM did the same job in 1h 26 min - a saving of 40% in manufacturing time
Two flute end mills raise machining speeds
(July 2007)
The ITC 2031 and 2041 Cyber Series of two flute end mills have improved productivity and increased machining speeds and feeds and improved surface finishes isaid a pattern and tool maker
Mill-turn centre machines turbine shafts
(July 2007)
To remove a 'production bottleneck' when turning components, UK steam turbine manufacturer purchased a universal mill/turn centre with Y-axis to eliminate 'second operation' work
Cutting tools release cutting fluid at 360 bar
(June 2007)
To keep the machining of advanced aerospace alloyed metals cool, Iscar has developed tools that release 360 bar of pressure and it guarantees the cutting fluid arrives in a liquid state
High power VMC offers CNC systems choice
(June 2007)
A high power, large capacity vertical machining centre offers choice from a range of CNC, machine spindle, tool magazine and 4-axis options as well as conversational programming
Mill/turn centre procured in a hurry
(June 2007)
Wanting a mill/turn centre in a hurry, to fulfil a contract for aircraft wheels and brakes, a subcontractor managed to obtain a high specification machine from a German machine tool UK agent
Travelling column VMC is under GBP 90,000
(March 2007)
A travelling column vertical machining centre (VMC) is a compact 'entry level' twin-table machine that accepts work up to 1800mm long or operates in 'pendelum' mode
Close tolerance aerospace industry components
(February 2007)
APT Leicester has purchased a Miyano BNJ-42SY fixed head turning centre, to handle an increasing volume of orders for close tolerance aerospace industry components, which is 20% more efficient
Latest CAM avoids calculations for remachining
(February 2007)
Before installing latest CAM software, re-machining with smaller tools with an earlier system had to be calculated by hand which was time consuming and unreliable
Plated CBN wheels up output on rigid machines
(February 2007)
Why higher production rates using plated CBN abrasive grinding wheels cannot be achieved may be the spindles are not fast enough and the machine requires fast set-ups and high rigidity
Comparing 5-axis versus 3+2-axis machining
(January 2007)
A UK aerospace subcontractor has long experience of 5-axis machining and compares 5-axis with 3+2 axis capabilities, focusing on the importance of volumetric accuracy
Comparing 5-axis versus 3+2 axis machining
(January 2007)
UK aerospace subcontractor discusses 5-axis versus 3+2-axis machining, and the importance of volumetric accuracy, when machining less complex aluminium components
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
Turning centre for subcontract machine shop
(December 2006)
Continuing its inward investment programme, Qualiturn Products has purchased yet another Miyano Turning Centre
HPC, solid carbide, end mills see successful year
(December 2006)
WNT's range of HPC, solid carbide, end mills are proving to be a success following their introduction earlier in 2006
Laser system performs faster deep engraving
(November 2006)
Based on a Nd:YAG laser marking system, an effective deep engraving system, is far more versatile and gives much faster cycle times than traditional engraving methods
Long series solid carbide drill cuts wet or dry
(November 2006)
Solid carbide drill has been specifically designed for wet and dry machining applications at drilling depths of five times diameter in steel and cast irons
Toolholding investments raise machining accuracy
(November 2006)
A leading Tier 1 supplier to the aerospace industry has made significant investment in tool holding to achieve high volumetric accuracies, surface finishes and removal rates
Sliding head automatic lathe development on show
(October 2006)
The latest Citizen A20 CNC sliding head automatic lathe development combines many of the features found on its higher specification machines
Wing ribs 5-axis machined two at a time
(October 2006)
An advanced machining system with twin 90kW spindles allows the simultaneous 5-axis machining of port and starboard wing ribs - reducing machine down-time
Face millers raise metal removal rates
(October 2006)
Face milling cutters, using octagonal inserts and new cutter body geometry, offer higher metal removal rates for users of lower-powered machining centres and milling machines - roughing or finishing
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
Sliding head automatic sold as LH or RH lathe
(September 2006)
CNC sliding head automatic mill/turn centre - of 20mm bar capacity and offering high metal removal rates - is available in left and right hand variants to enable factory layouts to be optimised
Horizontal machining centres are modular
(September 2006)
Horizontal machining centers are built upon a proven platform utilizing standard modules complemented by enhanced features to optimize processing of any variety and volume of parts
Vertical machining centres machine composites
(September 2006)
The latest innovations in vertical spindle machining centers for the aerospace, heavy equipment, off-road, energy and job shop industries include VMCs for titanium and composites machining