Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Surface Finishes",
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 CNC lathes customised for work requirements from
Leader CNC, which we summarised at the time by saying "Rigid and robust turning centres are available as 2-axis 'turn-only', multi-axis versions with driven tools and C-axis, or as a mill-turn centre with sub-spindle, radial tool turret and
C-axis".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Five-axis machining ups instruments output from
Agie Charmilles: "To machine complex parts out of stainless steel and aluminium, an instruments manufacturer reports that a 5-axis machining centre has improved productivity, performance and profitability".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Cincinnati Machine
concerning its CFV 5Si 5-axis vertical machining centre at MACH
- take a look at Five-axis machining centre has 150 deg tilt table
which says: "A 5-axis, 5-sided large capacity machining centre has spindle speeds up to 20,000 rev/min and can machine parts up to 400mm diameter and 300mm high with a tilt capability up to 150 deg".
Take a look also at the news release from ITC Tooling, Slot milling cutter reduces machining time 60%,
as well as Metal cutting tooling inserts last longer from Walter GB,
and Vertical machining centre saves the day from Dugard.
See also:
Parting-off lathe tools have longer life
(December 2007)
For sliding head turning machines a range of parting off tools has been developed to enhanced tool life, rigidity and surface finish and will be shown at MACH 2008 along with four other products
Vacuum brazing capacity doubled
(December 2007)
Specialist subcontactor has added a second vacuum brazing furnace, represnting some GBP 500,000 investment - and ensures very high levels of braze integrity for complex assemblies
Coatings offer ultimate finish and durability
(December 2007)
Matched-performance products, including crystic resins, skincoat, barriercoat, gelcoat, bonding paste and structural adhesives, have been specified for the production of a luxury yacht
PCD tipped end mills cut abrasive materials
(December 2007)
For machining graphite, metal matrix, composites, Kevlar, carbon fibre and other abrasive materials, a range of end mills have PCD tips to provide longer tool life
Micro-machining centre simplifies mould making
(December 2007)
The accuracy of a 5-axis micro-machining centre is simplifying the production of injection mould tools used for producing microfluidic devices
Cermet turning inserts stability improved
(November 2007)
A large range of over 300 inserts, with negative and positive geometries and selection of chip breakers, offer better cutting edge stability even when using coolant
Tooling update raised machined track parts output
(November 2007)
In the CNC machining railroad switch components a tool allowed the drilling of holes to size without additional finishing operations, while a ripper cutter improved surface finishes
Vertical machining centre is high speed
(November 2007)
Equipped with a 20,000 rev/min spindle as standard, a vertical machining centre suits high speed machining applications in the mould and die and aerospace sectors
Aluminium alloys milled at high removal rates
(November 2007)
Multi-functional cutters offer metal removal rates in aluminium alloys of up to 10,000 litre/min owing to rigid tool body, ultra secure insert clamping and the geometry of carbide inserts
Flood damaged wire EDMs replaced quickly
(November 2007)
Areas of the UK suffered severe flooding in 2007 and a badly-hit EDM subcontractor had to replace its machines very quickly, aided by the UK subsidiary of a Swiss wire EDM machine builder
Short toolholder frees up machining space
(November 2007)
Latest hydraulic expansion toolholder is extremely short and clamps the cutting tool directly in the mounting taper, to give more space in the machining area
Moving towards perfectly precise machining
(November 2007)
If you are visiting the UK AutoSport exhibition you can compare your machining centre accuracy against a range of machine tools that look to perfection in machining
VMC reduces valve part machining time by 40%
(November 2007)
Valve manufacturer reports that its latest vertical machining centre has machined a valve with 4,813 x 3mm diameter holes 40% quicker compared to the previous machine used for the task
Racing car teams prefer parts laser marking
(September 2007)
Formula One racing teams prefer laser marking as it produces good permanent 'readable' codes on virtually all materials without compromising the structural integrity of the component
Heavy duty CNC turning centres are flexible
(September 2007)
A range of heavy-duty universal chuck and bar turning centres can be configured and supplied for either 2-axis turning or single set-up, multi-tasking machining operations
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%
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
Dual drive saw raises productivity 100% and more
(July 2007)
What took an offshore equipment manufacturer's existing saw to cut in 2h, a dual drive band saw now cuts in under 40 min and has raised productivity by 100-200% in some cases
CNC machining centres keep to specifications
(July 2007)
The ability of one supplier's range of CNC machine tools ability to maintain productivity, accuracy and surface finishes over a long period of time led a precision machine shop to buy more
Toolholders dampen cutting vibrations
(July 2007)
Hydraulic expansion technology significantly improves tooling performance by damping tooling vibration to deliver extended cutting tool life and improved surface finishes
Polystyrene models produced with PowerMILL
(June 2007)
PowerMILL CAM system used by Premier Patterns for polystyrene foam automotive master models
High speed EDM makes complex parts
(June 2007)
High speed EDM machine tools provide high accuracy and high quality surface finishes in producing complex parts with thin walls, multi cavities, ribs and ultra-fine details
Improve hard metal cutting tools performance
(June 2007)
EMG technology distributes a precise micro-geometry along the cutting edge to dramatically improve the performance of nearly all carbide, cermet, ceramic, CBN and PCD tools
After sales service influenced wire EDM choice
(June 2007)
Two important factors influencing a toolroom's choice of replacement wire EDM machines were ultra-reliability and the standard of back-up and service from the supplier
High speed die-sink EDM offers speed and quality
(June 2007)
High-speed die-sinking EDM machines, intended for machining pre-roughed 3D cavities and complex parts with deep rib features, offer speed, responsiveness and very fine surface finish
Milling cutters quadruple feeds in tough SS
(May 2007)
Changing milling cutters enabled a subcontractor to quadruple feed rates in machining flame-cut duplex centrifugal component, which in turn significantly enhanced productivity
Rigid CNC turning centre takes heavier cuts
(May 2007)
The rigid nature of a CNC turning centre and the power available for the driven tooling has enabled a subcontractor to reduce cycle times on many parts by taking heavier cuts
Complex, multi-layer count PCBs
(May 2007)
GTK has formed a partnership with a manufacturer of complex, multi-layer count PCBs in China, so that the company can now deliver prototype and evaluation samples within 7 to 10 working days
Thermal deburring specialist in universities
(May 2007)
The Deburring Centre, the thermal deburring specialists, has formed links with universities and engineering students to raise the profile of the industry and explore better ways of deburring
CAM speeds up cylinder head port machining
(May 2007)
Programming a 5-axis machining centre with the latest CAM system has enabled a motorsports company to machine a set of ports in a cylinder head in 45 min instead of 20-26h
Corrosion - A New Way To Combat It In a New Era
(May 2007)
INTERCEPT Provides New Solutions by Mark Ruhland, Birchwood Casey, Vice President Corrosion
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
PTFE-impregnated finishes cut friction and galling
(May 2007)
A range of high-performance PTFE-impregnated finishes, designed to cut friction and galling in high-value equipment has been developed by Tecan
PTFE-impregnated finish cuts friction and galling
(May 2007)
A range of high-performance PTFE-impregnated finishes, designed to cut friction and galling in high-value equipment, has been developed by Tecan