A brief introduction to the basics of live tooling
WEBMay 01, 2019 - 03:00pm. Live tooling, as the name implies, is specifically driven by the CNC and the turret of various spindle and powered subspindle configurations on CNC lathes to perform various operations while the workpiece remains in orientation to the main spindle. These devices, whether BMT or VDI, are also called driven tools, as ...
Understanding the Identification System for Indexable Inserts
WEBOct 1, 2014 · According to ANSI B212.4-2002 standard, identification of the indexable insert includes 10 positions denoted by a capital letter. Each position (from 1 to 10) defines a characteristic of the insert in the following order: – Shape; – Clearance; – Tolerance class; – Type; – Size; – Thickness; – Cutting-point configuration;
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Collets up close | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBJun 8, 2020 · ER systems, he explained, include different collets for every 1 mm (0.04") increment in tool shank diameter at a minimum, so it would take at least 17 collets to cover the 3.175 mm to 19.05 mm shank diameter range. “But the base holder remains the same,” he said, “and you just change out the collet to clamp on to different tool sizes.”.
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Calculated forces when turning | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBFeb 1, 2013 · About the Authors: Edmund Isakov (pictured), Ph.D., is a consultant, writer and frequent CTE contributor. He is the author of the books “Mechanical Properties of Work Materials” (Modern Machine Shop Publications, 2000); “Engineering Formulas for Metalcutting” (Industrial Press, 2004); “Cutting Data for Turning of Steel” (Industrial Press, 2009); the CD-ROM “International System ...
Scrape to the point | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBDec 1, 2015 · The debate about roller-type linear guide ways vs. conventional box ways has raged for decades. Linear guide ways are fast, accurate and relatively easy to install in both high-end and low-cost, commodity machine tools. Proponents say linear guide ways create less heat and friction and don’t have the stick-slip action associated with box-style ways, which should make them more accurate.
Understanding cutting equations | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBJul 1, 2014 · The following equation is used to calculate spindle speed: rpm = sfm ÷ diameter × 3.82, where diameter is the cutting tool diameter or the part diameter on a lathe in inches, and 3.82 is a constant that comes from an algebraic simplifica-tion of the more complex formula: rpm = (sfm × 12) ÷ (diameter × π). You can play around with this ...
Design engineer’s guide to photo chemical etching
WEBAug 4, 2017 · Tolerances are a key consideration in any design and with photo etching varies dependent on the material thickness. For materials between 0.025 mm and 0.250 mm the minimum standard tolerance achievable is ±0.025 mm and between 0.250 mm and 1.5 mm ±10 percent of the metal thickness. In …