Tapping titanium alloys such as titanium 6Al4V is more difficult than tapping most alloyed materials, but certainly doable with appropriate taps and techniques. Titanium is both strong and lightweight, making it a very appealing metal for applications in aerospace, medical and other industries. However, the unusual properties of titanium make it challenging for manufacturing…
Paul Maxted, director of industrial metrology applications at global engineering technologies company, Renishaw discusses how intelligent manufacturing is benefiting the metalcutting industry. A machine tool probe application at Triumph Fabrications Joseph Whitworth, a leading Victorian tool maker who is better known for his screw thread design, was also a pioneer in the production of…
To improve component finish as well as engine and gearbox performance for its customers, this racing motorcycle rebuild company based in the UK has gears and other components treated with a super-finishing process common to jewelry and aerospace applications. Every motorcycle race team and rider continuously works to improve engine performance. Kieran Sangha, owner…
Paul Maxted, director of industrial metrology applications at global engineering technologies company, Renishaw discusses how intelligent manufacturing is benefiting the metalcutting industry. A machine tool probe application at Triumph Fabrications Joseph Whitworth, a leading Victorian tool maker who is better known for his screw thread design, was also a pioneer in the production of…