Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Thread Cutting",
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 Aerospace thread tapping range extended from
WNT (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "A range of thread tapping tools has been extended to cover a wider range of thread forms and tap types for threading difficult-to-machine, heat-resistant, non-ferrous alloys".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Travelling column VMC is under GBP 90,000 from
Dugard: "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".
In October 2006, we covered the news from Productivity Partnerships
- take a look at Sliding head automatic lathe development on show
which says: "The latest Citizen A20 CNC sliding head automatic lathe development combines many of the features found on its higher specification machines".
Take a look also at the news release from Chiltern Tooling, Cold forming taps with no cutting edges,
as well as Sliding head automatic sold as LH or RH lathe from NC Engineering,
and Milling, turning tooling has long life from Horn Cutting Tools.
See also:
Innovative machining centres made for aerospace
(July 2006)
Innovative machining centres for the economical cutting of aerospace components provide simultaneous 5-axis machining, deep drilling in series production and high-performance milling
Tap regrinding for good thread cutting
(June 2006)
The cutting edges of a tap become dull during cutting at a rate dependent on cutting conditions and the material being cut
Electronic drill/tap machines have chip breaking
(May 2006)
In addition to the comprehensive range of features already offered with electronic drilling and tapping machines, the standard specification now includes a chip breaking mode for both models
High value offered in manual and CNC lathes
(May 2006)
Manual and CNC lathes include three 'value-for-money' models of heavy duty, geared head manual lathes with 400mm, 500mm and 560mm swing-over-bed dimensions respectively
Simultaneous cutting with two tools
(May 2006)
'Streamline Machining' depicts the benefits achieved from the new control system, software and mechanical developments resulting in up to 40 per cent faster machining cycles
Broaching, grooving tools make nuts in 'one hit'
(April 2006)
Use of broaching and grooving tools has enabled a subcontractor to develop a highly efficient sliding head lathe operation for single cycle or 'one-hit' manufacture of miniature ballscrew nuts
Modular transfer machine speeds up changeover
(September 2005)
Modular rotary transfer prismatic machining system offer almost endless configurations and are designed to considerably speed up product change-over times
UK subcontractor wins turning work back from Asia
(January 2005)
Three CNC sliding-headstock lathes, operating continuously on three shifts enabled UK subcontractor to win back automotive work from Chinese and Taiwanese suppliers
Tooling and fixturing specialist joins up
(October 2004)
Redco International Tools, manufacturer of broach tooling, quick die change systems, and thread cutting and thread rolling tooling, modular and flexible fixturing systems has joined the MTA
Centres machine six sides of bar and extrusions
(July 2004)
Portal machining centre performs 5-axis, high-speed machining of magazine-fed bar, extrusions and rolled profiles on six sides and offers fast set-up times and short cycle times
Universal EDM forms a wide range of metals
(June 2004)
About 200 visitors attended an open day to view a universal EDM that can form all types of materials including graphite, copper, titanium or aluminium up to hardened tool steel
Solid carbide cutters mill threads in inch, metric
(June 2004)
Now that thread milling has become a popular alternative to traditional thread cutting or thread forming, solid carbide thread milling cutters in inch and metric have been introduced
Reference on threading systems includes production
(June 2004)
Text, tables, and diagrams feature in-depth coverage of all aspects of thread systems, methods, and fasteners in a reference work that includes threaded fastener manufacturing details
Cost-effective production lathes programmed easily
(March 2004)
A range of strong, reliable and cost-effective production lathes feature a CNC that is is straightforward to program by operator interface or direct on line programming
Environment friendly vegetable oils cut costs
(December 2002)
Vegetable oils are not only more environmentally friendly than conventional mineral oils, but can bring substantial technical and cost performance benefits, when compared with alternative products
Electronic lathe produces precise lab components
(October 2002)
An electronic lathe is providing vital engineering support to Oxford University's Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory in the production of precise components and apparatus
High pressure coolant reduces cycle times
(August 2002)
High pressure coolant system has improved tool life and swarf disposal when producing stainless steel discs and helped to reduce cycle times from 80 secs each to 60 secs
Electronic lathe chases threads automatically
(July 2002)
By embodying automatic thread chasing and Acme- threading cycles, a range of electronic lathes is billed as a natural successor to the manual centr4e lathe
Compound improves finish, extends tool life
(January 2002)
Tufcut metal cutting compound provides an extreme -pressure resistant, tenacious film between the tool cutting edge and the workpiece to ensure an excellent surface finish and extended tool life
Standardising collets reduces set-up times
(September 2001)
By standardising on the Hainbuch front access collet system for four CNC turning machines, Luneside Engineering has significantly increased its production flexibility and cut set-up times
Machining times cut by three-quarters
(May 2001)
It used to take Watford-based Parker Hannifin 30 minutes to machine both ends of complex cylinder rods. The same job is now done in seven minutes in a Nakamura Tome TW-20, twin-turret lathe
CAM is fit for high-speed mold-making
(March 2001)
The new version 6 of the CAM system hyperFORM takes full advantage of technologies such as high-speed cutting and 5 axis simultaneous machining
Faster fittings through double-ended machining
(July 2000)
Three sawing and rotary transfer machines built by Sinico, Italy, have replaced 10 dedicated barrel nipple automatics at CMT Engineering for the volume manufacture of threaded pipe fittings
New tooling insert for full form thread cutting
(April 2000)
A new, economically priced, Full Form thread cutting insert has just been introduced by Precitool UK Ltd