In this episode, Mr. Ingham takes viewers back to to basics through an in-depth overview of machine fundamentals including the human machine interface (HMI), general machine layout and kinematic layout.
Outer diameters of 0.1 mm (0.004"), recesses of 0.5 mm (0.020") and feed rates of 5 µm (0.0002") – welcome to the world of micromachining! Screws for hearing aids, balance weights for automatic wristwatches or micro-turned parts for medical assemblies: Manufacturing such parts requires know-how, precise machines and special tools.
To successfully implement MQL, all parts must be coordinated in the production process. The machine, MQL system, medium, workpiece material, clamping fixture, process sequence, extractor system, tool and clamping technology form one unit. MAPAL offers almost all its tools in versions for MQL.
Featuring parting and grooving inserts with four economical cutting edges, TetraMiniCut offers a unique insert clamping method that ensures secure retention and high edge repeatability, promising machining accuracy and tool life predictability.
Gloucestershire-based global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, recently became a delivery partner to Royal Air Force Wittering Squadron, Cambridgeshire, supplying a RenAM 500Q Flex metal additive manufacturing (AM) machine to help improve its component manufacturing capabilities.
FANUC's new ROBODRILL DiB Plus compact machining center offers companies a wide range of advantages in terms of speed, performance, ease of use and automation.
The hyperMILL® CAD/CAM suite from OPEN MIND is a highly regarded end-to-end complete solution in the mold and die industry, as it also covers aspects such as electrode manufacturing and wire EDM. It is now the introduction of the function – 5-axis radial machining – to take center stage.
Details of the Quickparts Express offering and live demonstrations are available in the Quickparts and Nexa3D booths at Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany, 15 – 18 November.