Machining

Hybrid manufacturing 20 May 2022

CNC Engineering Integrates 3D Printing Solutions With CNC Machine Tools

CNC Engineering and Meltio have collaborated to design a solution that combines the power and reliability of FANUC CNC with cutting edge additive manufacturing technology.

Metal 17 May 2022

Collaborators Work on Subsurface Project for Cold Plate Manufacturing

The project goal is to offer a new process head enabling CoreFlow on any CNC system via retrofit integration. In addition to the ability to alternate between milling and CoreFlow, the hybrid CNC will also feature optional subsurface inspection using the Ambit Wave ultrasonic inspection head developed by HMT.

Machining 19 Apr 2022

Will AM Help Bring a New CNC Programming Paradigm?

Complex workpieces such as AM parts present demanding toolpath challenges in machining. The precision is there to meet the challenges — we just need the measurements and methods to use it.

Postprocessing 19 Apr 2022

Blue Photon Grip Pallets Simplify Parts Loading

Rapid + TCT 2022: The 150-mm, 225-mm and 300-mm square pallets are said to offer quick-change and adhesive workholding of complex and hard-to-hold parts for EDM, grinding, inspection, laser and milling operations.

Machining 14 Apr 2022

3D Printed Brackets Secure Fuel for Nuclear Power: The Cool Parts Show #45

Can additive manufacturing improve the design of nuclear power plants? These steel brackets are the first step.

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Metal 12 Apr 2022

3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools Used in Machining

Larger machined parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.