Three Ways to Get Started with 5-Axis Machining

Plus: An ERP Expert Answers All Your Tricky Questions

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INCREDIBLY EFFICIENT MACHINING OF A HEMOSTATIC CLAMP (17-4PH)   For a customer project, Mikron Tool developed a new manufacturing strategy for this demanding medical instrument. The customer's requirements were clearly defined: radically reduced production times, one single clamping, optimal surface quality and burr-free edges. The magic lies in ensuring perfect interplay between all components.   WATCH VIDEO

GO DEEP WITH HIGH-SPEED 7 FLUTE MILLING   KYOCERA SGS expands popular high-performance line. Available in various lengths of cut, the H-Carb Series 77 end mills specialize in deep axial trochoidal and high-speed machining applications. The new coolant-through styles offer better wear, surface finish and chip evacuation during deep pocketing or slotting operations.   CHECK IT OUT

FROM THE EZINE

7 Must-Have Hand Tools That Will Make Your Job Easier   As much as we try to do all operations in the machine, hand-finishing will always be a part of machining. Here are seven tools to make it easier for you.   READ MORE   15 Timeless Books Every Machinist Should Have   Modern machining is built on knowledge resulting from hundreds of years of collective experience. Brush up on some timeless fundamental sources here.   READ MORE

DISCOVER THE KENDRILL™ MICRO COMPREHENSIVE MICRO DRILLING PORTFOLIO   Achieve advanced levels of adaptability, accuracy and reliability with Kennametal's first comprehensive micro drilling portfolio. Meet KenDrill™ Micro with diameters starting from 1.0mm and length offerings from 2xD to 50xD — each featuring a powerful coolant supply.   WATCH VIDEO

FROM THE CNC MACHINING FORUM

DRO Rotary Indexer   I'm looking for a simple rotary indexer or table that can be controlled either by an external box or has DRO. I don't need it to...   READ POST AND REPLIES   Knife making — CNC options?   I have a friend, hand-making knives, asking about his options. I thought I'd ask here. I think he wants to get...   READ POST AND REPLIES

ERP EXPERT ANSWERS TRICKY COMMUNITY QUESTIONS   Whether you're a seasoned machine shop owner or just starting out — the choice to bring in an ERP system can feel downright intimidating. Tim from ECI Software Solutions collected the Practical Machinist community's burning questions about ERP and took to the hot seat to give some straight answers!    WATCH VIDEO

THREE WAYS TO GET STARTED WITH 5-AXIS   When it comes to 5-axis machining, there are three main methods or configurations used to achieve complex geometries and precision parts. These configurations define how the part or tool moves within the machine to access various surfaces of the workpiece. In this episode of 5-Axis Factor, Steve Michon and the Zero Tolerance team show you the three ways to 5-axis machine.   WATCH VIDEO

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