What Is Trepanning: Exploring the Magic Behind L...
At its core, trepanning involves creating large holes in metal components. But it’s not just any hole-making process. What sets trepanning apart is the ability to carve out circular or even uniquely shaped openings, thanks to the ...
Barrel Rifling Processes Explained: Broach, Cut ...
Every weapon that has a barrel needs to be rifled in some way. The precision of a barrel’s rifling is pivotal in defining its accuracy and performance. With methods as varied as the firearms they create, understanding the nuances of ...
What Is Pull Reaming and How Does It Relate to M...
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...
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 D...
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 ...
From Gun Drilling to BTA: The Fundamentals of De...
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 ...
Watch Gun Drill Automation Cell LIVE Demo at IMT...
Absolute Machine Tools will demonstrate an automated gun barrel cell at IMTS 2022 in Booth #338519! This cell consists of a Precihole GVN Series Single-Axis 4-Spindle CNC Gun Drill and FANUC M-710iC industrial robot. “Increased demand for gun ...
Absolute Machine Tools Joins National Shooting S...
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 ...