Finishing tools release little to no abrasive grit during use, and the amount generated is comparable to the metal chips, grinding dust, and tool abrasion

Sensors have become considerably cheaper to deploy separately or incorporate into existing equipment in recent years. For manufacturers and machine shops, the benefits of merging

The digital side of operating a machine shop or manufacturing plant isn’t the only factor experiencing a sea change. The hardware itself is advancing in

The makers of CNC machines and similar equipment recognize the value of intuitive operation. As devices become more complex and deliver more design variables into

The custom manufacturing and machining industries have long been consultative in nature. Companies often faced a lengthy and difficult process of procuring the right inserts,

As CNC machines become more capable of executing complicated designs across more axes of movement at once, the risk of collisions and machine damage increases.

Understanding current trends in CNC machining is the first step to taking advantage of them. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for machine shops.

Cryogenic cooling Liquid nitrogen can be injected into the tool to keep the milling surface cool throughout the process. Evidence has shown that this method

Compressed air Minimal use of lubrication through MQL or solid lubrication significantly reduce the quantities of cooling agent needed. Compressed air is a solution that

Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) MQL is a technique that tries to use the least possible amount of cutting liquid for machining. Because flood cooling uses

Solid lubrication Strong metalworking liquids, or industrial ointments, can be used as a substitute for less viscous liquids. Water and soil can be contaminated using

Flood cooling, also known as wet cooling, is probably the most commonly used cooling technique that involves spraying a constant jet of coolant onto the