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Wire EDM Allows Great Finish, Speed and Accuracy
of up to 30,000 RPM. "We've built our business on quality, and Mitsubishi has helped us present quality products at competitive prices to our customers," he explains. "They hold the strictest tolerances and keep advancing features like corner control, auto-threading speed and isolated tables
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TrueMill White Paper
TrueMill controls the tool's engagement with the material, allowing for material removal rates that are two or more times higher than conventional high speed machining for roughing operations. Most CAM software can control the spindle speed, feedrate and depth of cut, but not the tool's engagement
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Making short work of small welds
Bernard Mannion & Jon Bowers Edited by Lawrence Kren & Victoria Reitz Power supplies from Pro-Fusion Technologies Inc., support both Micro-TIG and Micro-Plasma processes. Lathe welding systems accommodate round parts. Precision welding is a key step in the manufacture of light bulb filaments
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Robots Handle The Tough Jobs
Robots can be a quick way to automate a shop, boost production, improve part handling, and free workers from back-breaking manual labor. Mennie's Machine Co. Inc. uses robotic automation to achieve higher production speed and quality. Mennie's system incorporates a series of flexible robotic
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The Importance of Inertia When Selecting a Clutch or Brake
Permanent Magnet Clutch or Brake. Hysteresis Powered Clutch. Hysteresis Powered Brake. Typical Applications. Wire Tension Control. Load Simulation Machine. Wire Unwind Stand. Creep Drive. Wheel Balancer. Door Opener. Two Speed Lathe. Conveyor. Auto Fastening Machine. Wire Tension Application
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Case Study from Modern Machine Shop - Gantry Loaded Chuckers Turn Up Productivity (Brenco, a subsidiary of Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia)
Chucker. Muratec's MW120GT Twin Spindle CNC Chucker is ideal for high speed lathe operations. The machine features two automated three-axis gantry loaders and can accommodate chucks of 165 or 210 mm (6.496 and 8.268 inches) in diameter. "The MW120GT Twin Spindle Chucker is ideal for manufacturers who
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Motor Type Selection
Parameters that define a motor type are the mechanical output power, the shaft bearing system, the commutation system used, and the possible combinations with gearheads and sensors. The most important criteria include the speed and torque requirements, and the commutation system
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ESC curbs fatal crashes
. An extension of antilockbrake technology, ESC helps drivers retain control of their vehicles during high-speed maneuvers or on. ESC curbs fatal crashes | Machine Design. Skip to Content. Home. Subscribe. Advertise. Contact. RSS. E-mail: * Password: *. Create new account. Request new password