What does the digital transformation in engineering mean and what role does the Eplan Project play in it? A decisive one, because digitization isn´t only relevant for a company´s back-end or commercial processes. It actually affects the entire product development process. The practical advantages are clear: Users can utilize the services of the Eplan Platform…
Dormer Pramet, a division within Sandvik Machining Solutions, has acquired the US based company Wetmore Tool & Engineering, a manufacturer of round tools specialized for the aerospace industry. The acquisition not only expands Dormer Pramet’s range of round tools, but it also facilitates an improved position in key aerospace markets such as the United States and United…
There is tremendous pressure on machined parts suppliers to deliver more for less, and always on time. Physics-based feed rate optimization enables shops to spend minimal time preparing highly optimized toolpaths that run smoother and deliver big savings at the machine. Feed rate optimization software determines the maximum reliable feed rate for cutting conditions encountered (in simulation)…
Basics on shifting the machine motion to the cutting tool An industry expert answers questions about what toolholders do and the different styles used today. Figure 1. A toolholder transfers motion from the machine tool to the cutting edge itself. Toolholders provide the critical connection between a machine spindle and the cutting tool. They are…