Chapter 17: Grinding Methods and Machines - American Machinist
WEBJun 29, 2020 — Grinding, or abrasive machining, once performed on conventional milling machines, lathes and shapers, is now performed on various types of grinding machines.
5 Common Machine Shop Injuries, and How to Prevent Them
WEBNov 27, 2019 — Kayla Matthews writes about the IoT, IIoT, automation and smart technologies at her personal tech blog, Productivity Bytes, and for publications including InformationWeek, Manufacturing.net, Robotiq, and others.
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WEBOct 1, 2008 — American Machinist is a center for ideas and insights on technologies for machining, cutting, tooling, forming, manufacturing materials, robotics, quality, and shop operations.
Chapter 8: Drills and Drilling Operations - American Machinist
WEBJun 27, 2020 — Drilling is one of the most complex machining processes. The chief characteristic that distinguishes it from other machining operations is the combined cutting and extrusion of metal at the chisel edge in the center of the drill.
Understanding PTFE, and How to Use It | American Machinist
WEBAug 30, 2018 — You might know it as "PTFE”, but it also goes by several other names, including "polytetrafluoroethylene" and its brand name "Teflon." It is a plastic fluoropolymer that makes a vital contribution to numerous industries that touch our lives on a daily basis.
Chapter 12: Milling Cutters and Operations - American Machinist
WEBJun 29, 2020 — The two basic cutting tool types used in metalworking are the single-point and multi-point designs. Fundamentally, they are similar. By grouping a number of single point tools in a circular holder, the milling cutter is created.
Choosing the Right Coolants and Lubricants for Machining
WEBDec 6, 2023 — Cooling and lubricating the workpiece using cutting fluids is essential to the machining process. There is a formulation for every application, material, and type of operation, from copper plumbing fittings to titanium jet engines and airframes.
Chapter 10: Boring Operations and Machines - American Machinist
WEBJun 28, 2020 — Boring increases the inside diameter of a hole, and achieves three things: sizing, straightness, and concentricity.
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Machine Shop Efficiency
WEBJun 29, 2017 — Modern machine shops can be compared to the complex parts they manufacture, with a number of moving parts, all of which require synchronous activity to achieve maximum efficiency.
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 15: Saws and Sawing
WEBJun 29, 2020 — New types of saws and better blade materials have made metal sawing a much more effective, versatile and economical process. In many cases bandsaws are used as the primary means of shaping certain types of metal parts.