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April 20, 2022
10 options to automate a CNC mill

People often ask what is necessary to implement automation. Before making the investment and adding it to a CNC mill, machine shops should consider these 10 options. Read more
Machine maintenance to do now

From clearing chips to checking coolant, learn the daily maintenance steps that will keep your machine spindles turning in this video from Haas Automation. Cue video
Top 5 robot trends in 2022

“Transformation for robotic automation is picking up speed across traditional and new industries,” according to Milton Guerry, president of the International Federation of Robotics. The organization shares trends shaping automation worldwide. Read more
Maintenance
made easy
If you think that you have more important things to do than perform the recommended maintenance on your CNC machine, think again. Conducting a daily inspection could prevent weeks or even months of machine downtime. And today, those wishing to stay on top of machine maintenance are aided by a variety of tools and technologies aimed at making the job easier. 

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Based on the Rollomatic ShapeSmart NP30/50 pinch and peel grinding machines with “synchronous” spindle motors, Rollomatic succeeded in substantially reducing cycle times for pinch/peel grinding. It developed an advanced process known as “double rough pinch grinding” which considerably decreases cycle times for blank preparation of the following carbide cutting tools: T-slot cutters, thread endmills, rotary burs, endmills for die and mold machining and long-reach endmills.
Hydraulic chucks from BIG DAISHOWA are ideal for machining processes that require high accuracy such, as drills, reamers, ball mills, end mills, diamond reamers and grinding tools. Choose from standard hydraulic chucks; super-slim for precision finishing in confined areas; jet-through for finishing applications that would benefit from improved coolant delivery; and the ultra-precision type with runout accuracy of 1 micron at 4xD. 

SMW-Autoblok Corp.

Features manual Zero Point clamping that attaches directly to the workpiece, provides max holding force of 25 kN.

Milwaukee Tool

Powered by an M12™ REDLITHIUM™ Battery, the power brush roll agitates debris for deep cleaning applications.

Kennametal Inc.

Machining three diameters in one operation, this tool ensures the alignment and concentricity of the machined surfaces.
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