Friction Coefficient of Differently Treated Steel Surfaces November 1, 2017 A reader asks about ion-nitride finished shafts and the proper friction coefficient to be used for calculations.Read More
Mastercam 2018 Focuses on Efficiency and Speed June 13, 2017 Matthew Jaster Mastercam 2018 was recently introduced at EASTEC where attendees were impressed with the tools the software has available to get parts off...Read More
Exploring New Methods May 19, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments I have been following developments on gear making in general-purpose CNC machines with great interest. The advent of affordable gear grinding seems...Read More
Holroyd Precision Absolute Care Maintenance Program Offers CNC Upgrade Packages and Machine Refurbishment Services for Holroyd Machines April 6, 2017 As part of its ‘Absolute Care' machine tool maintenance program, Holroyd Precision is offering a range of CNC upgrade packages ...Read More
Siemens Announces Limited-Time Offer for Users of Machine Tools with Sinumerik CNCs March 6, 2017 Siemens has announced a limited-time offer, effective until May 31, 2017. Under this program, users of any machine tool with Sinumerik CN...Read More
Gears That Time Forgot January 19, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments My consulting practice covers a very wide range of products — from 4-inch circular pitch mill stands to 180-NDP handheld medical devices — I see th...Read More
Mitutoyo CNC Cylindricity Measuring System Boasts High Rotational Accuracy December 20, 2016 Mitutoyo has announced the release of the RA-6000CNC, a custom-built CNC roundness/cylindricity measuring system with best-in-class accur...Read More
Change Begins at Home November 10, 2016 Charles D. Schultz No Comments From reports I have gotten, 2016 is proving to be a challenging year for the gear industry. Traditional markets such as mineral extraction and gas/...Read More
Two Problems, Two Machines, Two Solutions October 18, 2016 Matthew Jaster Delta’s Investment in New Mitsubishi Equipment Adds Capacity, Reduces Cycle Time Dwight Smith, Vice President, Mitsubishi Hea...Read More
One Step at a Time September 29, 2016 Charles D. Schultz No Comments My first drafting class involved a lot of pencil sharpening. It was a boring exercise that the students found somewhat insulting. There were pencil...Read More