What is Vertical and Horizontal Honing and How Does it Relate to Making a Gun Barrel?
In the world of precision manufacturing, vertical and horizontal honing processes play a critical role in creating some of the most intricate and vital components. These methods are the unsung heroes in the manufacturing of high-quality gun ...
Skiving and Roller Burnishing: the Process and Why Is It Necessary?
Precision is the cornerstone of manufacturing cylindrical components such as hydraulic cylinders, pistons, and shafts. Skiving and roller burnishing are critical processes that ensure these parts meet the highest standards of accuracy, surface ...
What Is Pull Reaming and How Does It Relate to Making a Gun Barrel?
After World War I, the only method used to make a hole in a gun barrel or tube was to deep hole drill it using a gun drilling machine. Since then, barrel manufacturers have developed other methods for drilling holes for specific applications ...
Absolute Machine Tools Joins National Shooting Sports Foundation
Absolute Machine Tools is pleased to announce that we’ve joined the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). This industry trade association boasts more than 8,000 members, including firearms manufacturers, distributors, shooting ...
Automation That Drills Deep
Precihole Machine Tools, a global leader in deep hole drilling and hole finishing technologies has been on the forefront of integrating automation and robotics in their solutions for more than 30 years. Producing a complete line of machines for ...
What is Button Rifling?
In button rifling, the “button” is actually a tool made of tungsten carbide. It is essentially a negative image of the barrel, i.e. the grooves to be cut are carved in relief on the button surface. The carbide button tool is attached to a rod of ...