Chatter - October 2023

OCTOBER 2023

Power Skiving and Turning for Complex Tooth Profiles

EMAG’s webinar demonstrates how power skiving increases the efficiency of many gear cutting processes. EMAG's VSC 400 PS makes power skiving easier and efficient — especially for internal gears. Experience how complex components can be manufactured quickly and with process reliability, even in the dynamic world of electromobility.

Power Skiving and Turning for Complex Tooth Profiles

Get Unfamiliar with Downtime

HARVI IV 8-Flute End Mills are the latest addition to Kennametal’s high-performance and versatile end mills. Its 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.


	FROM THE EZINE

Selecting a magnetic indicator base and arm

Indicators are a useful tool in machining, but they're only as accurate as the arm they're mounted on. Find out how to select the right one.

The tools needed to tram a mill

Tramming a mill is the process of ensuring the head in square to the table. Learn which tools make this job easier here.

WATER QUALITY IS A KEY FACTOR

The quality of the water used to mix metalworking fluids can impact parts, people and machines. Blaser Swisslube offers a water hardness range of 10 to 15 degrees, depending on the product. Learn how to measure and maintain optimal water quality to extend coolant life and reduce maintenance.


	FROM THE CNC MACHINING FORUM

Face or turn?

I have a part made from HT 4140. 4-1/4" dia.
After working the front, the part is flipped and...

If you could have one 5 axis as the only machine in your shop

If you were setting up a shop for a small aviation company, and you could choose one...

WHAT'S NEW IN MILLING FOR MASTERCAM 2024

Mastercam 2024 is here to elevate your machining experience with powerful toolpaths, faster organized set ups, flexible tool motion and the most intuitive interface yet. And if you are a milling pro, there are a ton of new features that will simplify and empower your programming process. Check out some of these new capabilities!

WHAT'S NEW IN MILLING FOR MASTERCAM 2024

FOR EACH TITANIUM THE RIGHT DRILL!

Titanium is a challenging material in terms of machining technology. Not all types of titanium are the same. Depending on if the material is pure titanium or alloyed titanium machining behavior varies. Therefore Mikron Tool has developed perfectly tailored drills for the respective titanium grades, which guarantee high cutting values, process reliability and excellent hole quality.


	POPULAR PICKS

Mitutoyo 182-105, Steel Rule

Make quick measurements on the fly with this Mitutoyo stainless steel rule! Perfect for
checking material sizes, feature depths, drill diameters and more. Keep one in your shop coat and one in your toolbox so you're never left guessing.

CNC Programming Handbook

Considered the de-facto 'standard' for CNC
training, this updated Third Edition covers
everything you need to know about programming — written in clear, easy to understand language. Comes with NCPlot with no additional cost to practice with.

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