To stay competitive, shorten lead times, and increase the markets they can serve, many laser job shops are adding abrasive waterjets to their machining equipment inventory. To uncover why the relatively new waterjet cutting method is gaining popularity with these traditional machining shops, let’s first take a look at how each technology works. Laser A…
Ultrafast lasers have introduced new possibilities in engraving ultrafine structures, and scientists are now also investigating how to use them to etch microstructures into thin glass. There are possible applications in analytics (lab on a chip) and especially in electronics and the consumer sector, where great interest has been shown. This new method was born…
Enhanced performance with Silent Tools™ dampening technology and lighter, shorter head Source: sandvik.coromant.com Cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant is releasing a new-generation CoroBore® 825 dampened fine-boring tool. The system makes use of Silent Tools™ technology, with dampers dimensioned specifically to suit every adapter size in the assortment and deliver maximum performance for…
3D Systems announced two customers – Rodin Cars and Stewart-Haas Racing – that are using the company’s plastic and metal 3D printing solutions to dramatically improve speed and performance in their cars. With the help of 3D Systems, Rodin Cars and Stewart-Haas Racing, two industry leaders, can rapidly create durable parts — including design and…