Machining 101: What is Electrical Discharge Machining?
WEBJul 10, 2021 · Photo Credit: Adam Wysuph, MC Machinery. Electrical discharge machining, or EDM, is a non-contact process that can machine parts regardless of their hardness. It involves placing an electrode or wire and an electrically conductive workpiece into a circulating dielectric fluid. The fluid acts as an insulator until a specific spark gap and ...
10 Lean Manufacturing Ideas for Machine Shops
WEBAug 1, 2018 · In Shop 1, produce orders for parts or products that are in the Runners/Repeaters segment of the product mix. In Shop 2, produce orders for parts or products that are in the Strangers segment of the product mix. Set up Shop 2 to operate as a quick-turnaround shop with resources such as …
Buying a Lathe: The Basics | Modern Machine Shop
WEBOct 16, 2021 · The machine structure may also be designed to minimize thermal growth. This is part one of a four-part series about buying turning machines. Part 2: Buying a Lathe: Turrets and Live Tooling. Part 3: Buying a Lathe: Spindles and Tailstocks. Part 4: Buying a Lathe: Slant-Beds and Multitasking Configurations.
Choosing Your Carbide Grade: A Guide | Modern Machine Shop
WEBOct 30, 2021 · BB64 — PVD grades for nickel-based alloys. BB23 — CVD grades for milling cast iron. NN — Hardness Level: The last two digits, in most cases, reflect the hardness level of the different grades in a series. The number usually ranges from 05 to 45 according to the same system explained above about the grade charts.
Machining 101: What are Machining Centers? | Modern Machine …
WEBJul 24, 2021 · Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop. Most machining centers on the market feature numerical control (CNC) and serve more than one purpose. Many can perform combinations of operations such as milling, drilling, boring, tapping and reaming in a single setup. Machining centers come in three …
MC Machinery Systems Officially Opens New Headquarters
WEBJun 8, 2017 · Here is a small sampling of what she saw. This is what people see as they drive down Chicago's Interstate 90 - MC Machinery Systems' new headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The new building replaced the company’s previous headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois, and at 175,000 square feet, it is about 76 percent larger.
How To Passivate Stainless Steel Parts | Modern Machine Shop
WEBOct 1, 2003 · This method of passivation can be accomplished in less than 2 hours. Here is the step-by-step procedure: After degreasing, soak the parts for 30 minutes in a 5 percent solution of sodium hydroxide at 160°F to 180°F (71°C to 82°C). Then rinse the part thoroughly in water.
A New Milling 101: What Milling Is, Then and Now (Plus a Glossary …
WEBMar 21, 2011 · Part 1: Greater understanding of milling tools, what they can accomplish, and the optimum circumstances in which to employ them, is always valuable. The continuing development in milling tools in the face of changing customer requirements, advanced workpiece materials, and the constant need to improve productivity while reducing costs make this even more important today.
A New Milling 101: Milling Forces and Formulas
WEBMar 21, 2011 · MRR = .200 x 1.64 x 19.5 = 6.4 in3/min. For horsepower at the motor (HPm), use formula: HPm = HPC/E. In determining horsepower consumption, “K” factors must be used. The “K” factor is a power constant that represents the number of cubic inches of metal per minute that can be removed by one horsepower.
Machining 101: What is Turning? | Modern Machine Shop
WEBAug 14, 2021 · Turning Tools. Tooling. Basics. Evan Doran. Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop. Turning is the process of using lathes to remove material from the outer diameter of a rotating workpiece. Single-point tools shear metal from the workpiece in (ideally) short, distinct, easily recyclable chips. CNC …
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