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There are still some of them out there, though a case may be made that their numbers are dwindling. 'Them' refers to the machinists who eat, drink and sleep metalworking--people [...]

Middletown, CT-based Bourdon Forge, a job shop offering forgings and machines forged parts, was able to boost productivity and machining quality with the help of a Torq-Cut vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport, CT-based Bridgeport Machines Inc. Clark Bourdon, president of Bourdon Forge, decided to buy the vertical machining center because of its simple programming language, rigidity and the programming memory possible with its PC-based control., Bourdon Forge (Middletown, Connecticut) is a job shop that provides forgings and machines forged parts, including Drings, snaps and other safety hardware that attach to safety belts and parachutes. Bourdon [...]

The size range of the 5C collet provides manufacturers with the best variety and value existing in machine tools and accessories. However, a 5C collet is considerably large compared to a diameter part measuring one-eighth of an inch. An adapter has been developed by Masa Machine Tool Accessories that enables a typical 5C collet machine tool to handle very small diameter parts. It needs no modifications nor special mounting procedures to install., When you need to make small parts, the size range of the 5C collet is where the best variety and value exist in machine tools and accessories. You don't want [...]

Many machine shops are realizing the benefits of using computer numerical control (CNC) systems dedicated for 3D contouring work. In choosing which, systems to adopt, however, shops need to carefully consider different factors. One of the most important factors to consider is data transmission rate of 3D contouring CNC systems. Given the huge volume of data being processed for each job, CNC systems need ample data transmission rates to ensure cycle efficiency and accuracy., More and more companies are finding it necessary to machine complex three-dimensional shapes. With the increasing availability of excellent and relatively easy-to-use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems capable of generating 3D [...]

The flexibility of computer numerical controlled lathes can be significantly enhanced by adding an indexable turret, instead of a manual tool post. The indexable turret brings the right tool into the cut at the right time. This unique feature promises to enhance machining operations and improve the machining flexibility of existing lathes., The lathe is one of the oldest and most versatile machine tools. Few shops can do without the processing capability offered by the CNC lathe. Long before automatic toolchangers were [...]