This first of its kind chuck holds rings and rounds from the I.D. or O.D. ranging from 1/16" up to 13-3/4"! The one-handed, toolless operation makes inspection effortless and the adjustable spring tension allow for the even most delicate parts to be held without distortion.
Understanding When, Why, and How to Switch from Vertical to Horizontal CNC Machining (Video) On the surface, changing from a vertical machining center (VMC) to a horizontal machining center (HMC) is straightforward. The axes may have different names, but the basics of machining remain the same. You're still operating a CNC machine with familiar controls and end mills. But while the concept is easy to understand, it can be challenging to master. Full Article
Vapor Degreasing, the Finishing Touch Decreasing cycle times, reducing machine downtime and increasing worker performance are the most obvious areas metal fabricators target for improvement. But according to Venesia Hurtubise, Technical Chemist at MicroCare, LLC, many fabricators are missing one area that can make a big impact on output -- cleaning. Full Article
Mitee-Bite Products provides simple solutions to help maximize your machine's capabilities -- recently introducing the Heavy Duty™ T-Slot Clamps. Customer needed a timely solution for vertically held, one off, one ton ring,and was very pleased to be making chips in less than 10 days after initial call. Capable of generating over 20,000 pounds of pressure, with several configurations using universal base. Contact us for a free consult or request an in-house visit.
In this webinar, CEO of Fusion OEM, Craig Zoberis, lays out how his Illinois-based machine shop implemented Universal Robots to tend numerous CNC machines in lights-out operation, resulting in doubled production throughput at a price four times less expensive than operating manually.
Compressed air safety is a concern within manufacturing environments. Learn about the dangers that can come from high pressure and noise exposure. Improper use of compressed air commonly exceeds OSHA's noise exposure standards and causes noise induced hearing loss.
