Machining HRSAs starts with a stable machine, rigid workholding, and a very stiff interface between spindle and toolholder For Dale Mickelson, Yasda product manager at Methods Machine Tools Inc.(Sudbury, MA) and author of several books on hard milling, tackling heat-resistant superalloys (HRSAs) requires the perfect combination of machine, workholding, tooling, tool paths and coolant. Mickelson is…
Few things disturb us more than the bewilderment of a broken bolt or seized pipe plug in a casting. You’re at a loss for how to get the darned thing out. This is when you have to slow down and come up with the best approach for how to get it out without further damaging…
Selecting the right type of pneumatic cylinder helps machine designers meet space and function requirements. Pneumatic cylinders are used to generate force and power linear motion on OEM equipment of all types. They can move product directly or move the components inside a machine that act on the product. They do this by pushing or…
Technology is being developed that could see electric aircraft in our skies within just 10 years. Magnetic gear manufacturer, Magnomatics CEO, David Latimer explores how pressures to reduce noise and carbon dioxide emissions is driving the innovations that will make this possible. Magnomatics proprietary Pseudo Direct Drive technology will be showcased at the Farnborough Airshow…