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Burley Jack
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Connecting the Dots: Shop Connectivity and Automation
The key to success for shop connectivity and automation is a gradual, steady (and continuous) pace.
Time to take the Blinders off When it Comes to Tooling Up
As technology continues to advance on the machine side, tooling and workholding offer new and different opportunities to bolster an operation.
To Balance, Or Not To Balance? Toolholders, That Is
It’s time for machine tool builders and machining companies to shelf the long-standing ISO 1940-1 standard in favor of ISO 16084:2017. Not only is balancing...
Selecting the Right Lead Angle and Insert for Boring Tools
The rules for twin-bore roughing and single-point fine boring are similar – but not the same. Lead angles close to 90 degrees more effectively combat...
You May Have a BIG-PLUS Spindle and Not Even Know It
Many shops are unaware that a lot of their spindles are BIG-PLUS, so they don’t realize the capabilities they possess that this system provides. If...
Modernizing the Standard for Balancing Tools and Tool Systems
Did you realize that the G2.5 balance specification in ISO 1940-1 is no longer practical, technically possible or economically feasible in today’s advanced manufacturing environment?...
Tooling and Industry 4.0: How We Got Here and Where We’re Going
How in the world could all of this connectivity, this digital thread, extend to the very smallest of metalworking equipment and tooling in a way...
Tools, Holders and Runout: Uncover the Hidden Savings
Runout can be fickle, but finding a solution for it can pay significant dividends. Here are some insights into how much a little wobble can...
A Review of Vibration and Affordable Ways to Prevent It
While the latest machine tool technology may go a long way towards eliminating vibration and chatter, adding a new one may not be realistic. Luckily,...
Machining Heat-Resistant Super Alloys? Hold On Tight
The chances of a tool slipping or pulling out in its holder during work is increasing as more shops opt for heat-resistant super alloys –...
