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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 ...
New Accutex GA Series CNC Wire EDM with New ueX10 CNC Control
Absolute Machine Tools is proud to introduce the NEW Accutex GA Series linear motor CNC wire EDM machines with NEW ueX10 CNC control. The new GA series is like the previous GE series except for the new ueX10 CNC control. The ueX10 control is a ...
Introducing the NEW Johnford SL-300-II Slant Bed Turning Center
Absolute Machine Tools is pleased to introduce the NEW Johnford SL-300L-II slant bed turning center with extended 40” turn length for longer part turning. With a list price of just $142,000, the SL-300L-II comes standard with a wide range of ...
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 ...
A Century of Innovation: Explore The Fascinating World of Deep Hole Drilling Technology
Deep hole drilling is a technique that creates holes up to 200 times longer than their diameter. Originating from the era of World War I for gun barrel manufacturing, deep hole drilling technology has since branched out into over 15 industries, ...
Advancing Automation and Robotics in Deep Hole Drilling/Gun Drilling Processes
When it comes to precision engineering, deep hole drilling and gun drilling stand out as processes that demand not only expertise but also a high level of technical precision. These operations, essential in the manufacturing of gun barrels and ...
How OB7’s Smart CNC Integration Elevates Production
The manufacturing landscape is on the cusp of a new dawn, where the synergy between man and machine isn’t just a sci-fi premise — it’s a daily reality. The OB7 collaborative robot from Productive Robotics is at the forefront of this ...
How A 7-Axis Cobot Can Revolutionize CNC Machining
We’ve all been told “less is more”; however, in the case of having a 7-axis cobot, more is definitely better. OB7 collaborative robots from Productive Robotics come standard with a built-in 7th axis. Most people overlook the abilities of the ...
From Gun Drilling to BTA: The Fundamentals of Deep Hole Drilling
Deep hole drilling is a machining process that revolutionized the manufacturing industry after World War I. Originally developed for making gun barrels, this technology has now expanded its applications across 15 different industries with over ...
From CAM Operated to CNC Machines: The Evolution of Production Turning
Greg Knight has spent 37 years working in the production turning industry. He began in 1970, deburring and washing parts at his parents’ shop, J&M Screw Products, in Carroll, Ohio. Years later, he went to work for AMT Machines Systems, which ...