American Machinist Weekly Update

Set-Up for Success with Cutting Tools

An entrepreneur describes the CNC machine and technologies helping Facet Precision Tools manufacture PCD, carbide cutting, and coated-carbide tools for automotive, aerospace, and other markets.

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Selecting TRBs for Machine Tools: Going Beyond Tolerance Standards

The second of two reports studying precision-class tapered roller bearings looks at the factors not addressed by ISO and ABMA standards, but that contribute to performance, reliability, and service life for TRBs.

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Tracking Hard-to-Track Maintenance Costs

The first step is to implement a system that accurately tracks operating costs. Once you understand how those costs add up, you can start to formulate a plan to eliminate unnecessary expenses.

Boeing Projects Aircraft Demand to Fall -11%

The 2020 edition of the Boeing Market Outlook sees commercial aviation and services markets struggling to recover the growth rates of recent years, though the defense aerospace sector will be more stable.

Machine Tool Orders Show Market is "Stabilizing"

New orders for metal-cutting and -forming machinery totaled $337.5 million in July, with demand strengthening in automotive and medical equipment sectors.

‘Off-the-Shelf’ Software for Non-Circular Grinding

A new program allows grinding machine manufacturers and operators to introduce complex grinding functions, with a graphical HMI and a comprehensive library of predefined shapes.

Drills and Milling Cutters in U.S. Fractional Units

A new range of tools is available with diameters in fractional inches, including micro drills and mills, for materials such as stainless steel, titanium, and superalloys.

Form Grinding Ball Valves Improves Output, Reduces Cost

The PG-9DHD centerless form grinder can grind spherical and cylindrically shaped components, yielding 5-10 parts every 40 seconds — depending on the diameter and application.