CNC’s cost a lot of money and, the problem is, you’re paying for those machines weather or not they are running. Maximizing machine uptime is critical to the success of any shop and achieving this goal can be elusive. The missing link to getting the most out of your machines is a lack of data […]
The Discovery of Titanium Titanium was discovered before 1800 and was named after the Titans, the sons of the Sky and Earth gods in Greek mythology. Ever since that time, titanium has been recognized as having one of the highest strength-to-weight rations of any metal. Once it was realized that titanium would work well as […]
Flutes Generally, tools with more flutes have a larger core and smaller flute valleys than tools with fewer flutes. Traditionally, end mills came in either a 2 flute or 4 flute option. The widely accepted rule of thumb was to use 2 flutes for machining aluminum and non-ferrous materials, and 4 flutes for machining steel and harder alloys. […]
Energy Efficiency = Lower Production Costs Mobil and General Electric believe in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Not only do they believe it, but they are doing it! To support the goals of the Paris Agreement, Mobil and GE have collaborated to bring you a new energy-efficient turbine oil. Mobil SHC 918 EE was developed to […]
Talk to my son about having to change the channel on a TV and his eyes will glaze over. Landline phones are becoming a thing of the past. We’re even talking about space tourism. OK, vinyl might be making a comeback, but really? The point is everything evolves. In the commercial vehicle market, these evolutions […]
A metalworking fluid is a complex mixture of chemicals that can damage the environment. Make sure to check out your SDS to make sure you know what the fluid can do when not used properly. Your SDS needs to be GHS compliant to meet current regulations and should guide you through use and disposal. If […]
Working in an industrial environment has built in hazards. Although the conditions for these hazards are unavoidable, accidents can be prevented. Below you will find common accidents and tips to helping avoid them. Injuries from material handling and repetitive strain – PPE exists for most hazards and helmets, belts, safety glasses/shoes and ear protection must […]
Although infrastructure spending has been kicked around for years, 2021 is certainly the year things have, and will get more serious. Shifting political winds have increased the possibility of earmarking funds to upgrade the country’s aging roads, bridges, airports and other critical transportation and communication facilities. It’s estimated that it will take 4 – 5 […]
When it came to the number of flutes in end mills, the rule of thumb was to use two flutes for aluminum and four for steel. This was due to the size of the flutes and their ability to efficiently evacuate chips. Since the more flutes you have the smaller the flute size, it’s hard […]