As technology grows, parts become more complex. Inspecting them with outdated methods is only costing you money. Check out this new grid plate option now available from Inspection Arsenal®. The New Verti-Plate™ is a perpendicular plate assembly for your CMM, gage arm or other inspection equipment. Giving you far more versatility than your standard grid plate.
Sandvik Coromant Helps Manufacturers Automate Production and Bring Predictable Tool Wear to Tough Composite Machining (Watch Video) One-third of manufacturers say they will accelerate investments into automation tools, according to a recent survey. But how will this apply to the difficult business of machining composite materials? Here, Aaron Howcroft, Global Product Manager at Sandvik Coromant explains how its own CoroDrill® 863-O cutting tool could help manufacturers rethink their approach to machining composites -- thanks to chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology. Full Article
Understanding When, Why, and How to Switch from Vertical to Horizontal CNC Machining (Watch Video) On the surface, changing from a vertical machining center (VMC) to a horizontal machining center (HMC) is straightforward. The axes may have different names, but the basics of machining remain the same. You're still operating a CNC machine with familiar controls and end mills. But while the concept is easy to understand, it can be challenging to master. Full Article