Chatter - November 2023

NOVEMBER 2023

EXPLORE THE LATEST OFFERINGS FROM TRAK MACHINE TOOLS AT WESTEC 2023

TRAK Machine Tools is excited to be at Westec this year, showcasing all their newest options and features on their powerful line of toolroom knee mills, bed mills, lathes and machining centers. Come by their booth for live demos and educational walkthroughs from their highly knowledgeable staff of local reps and techs.

EXPLORE THE LATEST OFFERINGS FROM TRAK MACHINE TOOLS AT WESTEC 2023

TURBOCHARGED for the speed you need

IMCO optimized every aspect of the NEW POW-R-FEED M936 cutters so you get the fastest, most aggressive, clog-free cutting in a wide variety of materials, resulting in amazing speeds and feeds, and much longer tool life.


	FROM THE EZINE

Materials for packaging and shipping machined components

Machining critical features on components is difficult — don't let them get damaged during transit with these packaging tips.

The best books and gage blocks for mastering tool calibration

Ensuring tools are properly calibrated is essential for precision machining. Read on to learn how to keep yours in top shape.

ADD VALUE TO YOUR PRODUCTION LINE

Boost your profits by adding a top-of-the-line Grizzly or South Bend mill or lathe, to your production shop. Grizzly has premier-quality machinery ready to ship today, and they offer U.S.-based support and part replacement to minimize downtime. Visit Grizzly.com/metal to view their complete line and check out flexible leasing and financing options.


	FROM THE CNC MACHINING FORUM

Speed for turning tubing

We have a job where they want us to turn some 8 5/8" dia mild steel tubing down to 8" with a...

Measuring options for lathe parts

We manufacture and recondition rollers that are used on tubemills. All the rollers have...

GET UNFAMILIAR WITH DOWNTIME

HARVI IV 8-Flute End Mills are the latest addition to Kennametal’s high-performance and versatile end mills. Their unique design offers higher metal removal rates and feed rates than 7-flute end mills and more versatility than traditional 9-flute end mills. HARVI IV 8-Flute End Mills keep customers cutting in difficult-to-machine materials.

What is Dynamic Motion and Should I Be Using It?

If you want to maximize the rate at which you remove material and extend the lifespan of your tools, Mastercam's Dynamic Motion toolpath methods stand out as a top choice. These methods rely on a sophisticated set of unique algorithms designed to enhance milling operations. Discover how Dynamic Motion can help you achieve peak performance from your machine tools.

What is Dynamic Motion and Should I Be Using It?


	POPULAR PICKS

Clockwise Tools MGBR-01 Magnetic Base Stand for Digital Dial Indicator Gauge

Whether you are trying to indicate a vise or workpiece flat, clock a bore or outside feature, or check parallelism — a good magnetic base for your indicator is essential. Try this Clockwise Tools MGBR-01 Magnetic Base — with over 176lbs max pull, it will keep both your workpiece and your indicator safe.

FANUC CNC Custom Macros:

An invaluable companion to the author’s best selling CNC Programming Handbook, this book is a general introduction to the subject of macros (known as Custom Macros or User Macros). Its purpose is to make you aware of what macros are, how to develop them and how to use them effectively.

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