5 Common Machine Shop Injuries, and How to Prevent Them
WEBNov 27, 2019 · 2. Clean work areas and stations — The entire machine shop must remain clean, which means all workers are responsible for keeping their areas or workstations tidy. Doing so will prevent common injuries that occur …
Home | American Machinist
WEB3 days ago · Learning by Doing with Wire EDM. American Machinist is a center for ideas and insights on technologies for machining, cutting, tooling, forming, manufacturing materials, robotics, quality, and shop operations.
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 14: Broaches and Broaching
WEBJun 29, 2020 · A broach is a long multi-tooth cutting tool with successively deeper cuts. Broaching is used to machine internal and external surfaces, such as holes, keyways, and teeth of internal gears. The broaching process, similar to shaping with multiple teeth, is used to machine internal and external surfaces such as holes of circular, square, or ...
Chapter 8: Drills and Drilling Operations - American Machinist
WEBJun 27, 2020 · Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 8: Drills and Drilling Operations. Drilling is the process most commonly associated with producing machined holes, because it is simple, quick and economical. Drilling is one of the most complex machining processes. The chief characteristic that distinguishes it from other machining operations is …
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Machine Shop Efficiency
WEBJun 29, 2017 · Keep your process up-to-date — Keeping your business protocol up-to-date and in alignment with current trends and standards is the first step in bolstering your shop's efficiency. Breakthroughs like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), additive manufacturing and the rise in mobile connectivity have led to greater job flexibility and more ...
Chapter 10: Boring Operations and Machines - American Machinist
WEBJun 28, 2020 · Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 10: Boring Operations and Machines. Boring increases the inside diameter of a hole, and achieves three things: sizing, straightness, and concentricity. Boring, also called internal turning, is used to increase the inside diameter of a hole. The original hole is made with …
Choosing the Right Coolants and Lubricants for Machining
WEBDec 6, 2023 · The right choice depends on many factors. Cooling and lubricating the workpiece using cutting fluids is essential to the machining process. There is a formulation for every application, material, and type of operation, from copper plumbing fittings to titanium jet engines and airframes. The right choice for a specific type of cutting fluid ...
Understanding PTFE, and How to Use It | American Machinist
WEBAug 30, 2018 · Some of the practical uses of PTFE out in the real world include: • Coating walls and surfaces in residential or controlled environments, making these non-stick to repel insect and pest intrusions. • In surgery, PTFE is used for tissue and organ grafts, as well as to inhibit infections from catheters and other medical equipment.
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 11: Reaming and Tapping
WEBJun 29, 2020 · This chapter will discuss internal threads and tapping, the operation that produces such threads. Reaming — Reaming has been defined as a machining process that uses a multi-edged fluted cutting tool to smooth, enlarge or accurately size an existing hole. Reaming is performed using the same types of machines as drilling.
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 7: Shaping & Planing
WEBSep 26, 2019 · Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 7: Shaping & Planing. Sept. 26, 2019. Both the shaper and the planer are single-point tools that cut only in straight lines:The shaper handles relatively small work. The planer handles work weighing up to several tons. George Schneider.