Feed rates for trochoidal turning relative to conventional turning are three to five times faster and depths of cut are 20 to 30% less. And, while doubling the material removal rate for turning potentially reduces cycle time by 50%, cycle time savings can be as much as 70% for grooving applications.

Reducing the depth of cut results in a shallower insert approach angle, making it necessary to increase feed rates to maintain the chip thickness appropriate for the insert and workpiece material. (Photo credits: Open Mind)

PMPA national meetings are a great way to meet face-to-face and develop strategic relationships.  PMPA members have access to dynamic speakers, informative sessions and networking opportunities.  Our events are tailored so that everyone has a change to learn: owners, management, shop floor personnel, engineers,  human resources, etc.

This 2023 Emerging Leader developed a product in response to a call for help from Yamaha that was a huge hit in the snowmobile industry when it hit the market in 2010. In fact, it is now a common product that most snowmobile OEMs have implemented.

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The software’s PrimeTurning Strategies are said to permit turning and facing in all directions, which is said to deliver dramatic increases in high-volume production.

This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers was shown at IMTS 2024 monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

The Metalnox line of solvent products are designed to improve reliability and increase the ease of cleaning in vacuum and vapor degreasing processes.

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Machine tools capable of performing multiple functions and machining parts to completion are becoming the standard rather than the exception. Incorporating automation into these systems allows for extended periods of operation without the need for operator intervention.

A multispindle platform designed to combine the high production speed of a cam-driven machine with the precision and repeatability of CNC also includes technology to speed set ups for new jobs.

The programming algorithms of Hypermill software can enable successful trochoidal turning. Reducing the depth of cut results in a shallower insert approach angle, making it necessary to increase feed rates to maintain the chip thickness appropriate for the insert and workpiece material. Insert edge geometries also require a certain chip load to break chips and maximize efficiency. Round inserts, reduced depths of cut and software strategies that produce soft part entry and exit also improve tool life in difficult-to-machine, abrasive materials with high yield strengths. The software varies feed rate and depth of cut (DOC) to reduce heat generated in the cutting process.

Over the past year, Mike Gresen has led his team through the process of opening a new Benchmark Electronics location without interrupting supply to customers and within the company budget, shutting down production for only three business days.

A multispindle platform designed to combine the high production speed of a cam-driven machine with the precision and repeatability of CNC also includes technology to speed set ups for new jobs.

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Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), or carbon fiber composites, are made by combining carbon fiber with a resin, such as vinyl ester or epoxy.

These light cuts and reduced cutting forces are advantageous when cutting difficult-to-machine materials such as stainless steels and nickel- and titanium-based alloys. Because it can be possible to employ high feed rates to affect chip breaking, the approach is also beneficial when turning soft yet tough, ductile materials that normally produce long chips that endanger operators and wrap around the workpiece and tool.

Trochoidal turning is especially beneficial in high-volume production operations such as the manufacturing of traditional automotive components, including axles and shafts.

Programming that additional axis is somewhat more complex than a three-axis scenario, but the rotating B axis provides greater accessibility when turning complex parts and is therefore faster and more efficient. The round inserts combined with light depths of cut and the ability to rotate/swivel the cutting tool relative to the workpiece axis effectively creates more cutting edges and extends tool life. The software also optimizes tool paths to prevent sudden loads on the inserts. Using the rotary B axis to freely move the insert in space also promotes uniform movement of machine tool components that reduces stress on the machine and prevents collisions.

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Individual elements of the machining process such as machine tools, tooling and even CAD/CAM software play a role in overall machine shop sustainability. Observing the entire process especially when it comes to their influences on energy usage is key.

Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.

Founded in 2001, PMTS reconvenes in April 2025 to celebrate its 13th biennial event for precision machining pros. Mark your calendar now and plan to join the precision machined parts community when we once again gather in person to share challenges and insights, see new technology solutions and learn about process innovations you can take back and immediately put into use in your own shop. The Precision Machining Technology Show is centered at the intersection of the industry's newest and most advanced product technologies, process innovations, business development prospects and personal career growth opportunities.

SolidCAM aims to align its product development and customer engagement strategies to address the evolving needs and challenges of the manufacturing industry.

Recent testing has shown that thread rolling can be more economical than thread cutting when producing 4,000 parts or more. A newly created calculator can help you to determine which might be the better option for your threading applications.

MicroCare offers alternatives and expertise for replacing 3M Novec vapor degreasing fluids which are being discontinued, including fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids and PFAS-based additive products.

New part programming developments continue to be added to the Tri-County Technical College curriculum and solutions for Swiss-type lathes might soon be included.

The SLV901 and SLV803 solvents are formulated to maintain cleaning efficacy while providing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to processes that use PFAS and HFCs.

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ModuleWorks and Toolpath announce a technology partnership that intends to utilize intelligent cloud-based manufacturing solutions for machining estimation and CAM automation.

Production Machining’s September 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Expand Machinery, Paperless Parts, Monaghan Tooling Group, Walter USA and more.

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This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.

Ecoclean’s Acoustic Performance Measurement (APM) system provides in-line measurement of ultrasonic frequency and power in fully automated immersion cleaning systems on a batch-by-batch basis or at defined time intervals, such as once a shift, day or week.

Round inserts, reduced depths of cut and software strategies that produce soft part entry and exit also improve tool life in difficult-to-machine, abrasive materials with high yield strengths. (Photo credit: Open Mind)

Identifying and preventing these manufacturing sins will reduce or eliminate unnecessary waste, improve efficiency and productivity as well as protect profitability and cash flow.

This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

Trochoidal turning is separated into two strategies — basic operations performed on conventional turning machines and simultaneous operations performed on multitasking machines with B-axis movement. These turning strategies echo the concepts of trochoidal milling which combines a spiraling cutting path with straight-ahead tool motion.

Mike Medeiros, production manager at North Easton Machine Co., has been advocating CNC Swiss lathes for years, attempting to persuade his local high school’s administration to add the technology to the school’s machining program. Finally, his efforts paid off.

Participants who pass the program quizzes earn a certificate of successful completion, as well as 4 hours of continuing education credit from Sam Houston State University.

PMTS 2023: This tool management solution with Optik software is designed to help shops increase production output and decrease human error.

I recently learned about a 153-year-old manufacturer that has produced billions upon billions of precision, metal pins which started another business making one-off wooden baseball bats. (Like I asked it to do for me and you’ll see at this year’s Precision Machining Technology Show). Here I explain why it’s worth the time to read that article.

By equipping MassRobotics with its advanced cobots, ABB aims to facilitate the creation of new and impactful solutions that address real-world challenges across various industries.

In this case, new controllers for two coordinate measuring machines — one 26 years old — with new programming software offers the possibility to enable multisensor inspection of critical, turned aerospace components.

Trochoidal turning is based on a machining strategy in which tool paths and the tool entry and exit movements are optimized to maximize material removal rates. Thanks to the simultaneous use of different machine tool axes in combination with round, indexable inserts, this machining approach can offer many advantages compared to conventional turning. Trochoidal turning strategies combined with latest CAM software can enable shops to significantly increase efficiency and output in a wide range of roughing operations.

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Rotary transfer machines remain well-suited for high-volume production, but are now more accommodating to smaller batch sizes.

Similarly, trochoidal turning features lighter depths of cut, higher feeds and faster cutting speeds than conventional turning, but uses standard round turning inserts that increase toolpath flexibility and permit smooth entry and exit from the workpiece. With trochoidal turning, the insert is always in the cut, eliminating the time lost returning to a set point after every pass. In addition, trochoidal turning performs longitudinal and face turning as well as radial and axial grooving.

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Production Machining’s September 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Expand Machinery, Paperless Parts, Monaghan Tooling Group, Walter USA and more.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom’s tooling and accessory workshop at IMTS 2024 offered a chance to learn more about ancillary devices that can boost machining efficiency and capability.

ModuleWorks and Toolpath announce a technology partnership that intends to utilize intelligent cloud-based manufacturing solutions for machining estimation and CAM automation.

While trochoidal milling might be a more well-known toolpath strategy, trochoidal turning can offer similar benefits such as high material removal rates especially for rough-turning operations.

Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.

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SolidCAM aims to align its product development and customer engagement strategies to address the evolving needs and challenges of the manufacturing industry.

Modern shops are bolstering their engineering staff to better offer design for manufacturability advice to their customers. Here, one industry expert suggests ways to develop a common language between manufacturing and engineering.

Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.

Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.

At EMO 2023 in Hannover, Germany, FANUC presented an automated manufacturing cell simulating the complete production and measurement of aluminum electric vehicle (EV) inverter cases.

By equipping MassRobotics with its advanced cobots, ABB aims to facilitate the creation of new and impactful solutions that address real-world challenges across various industries.

Recent testing has shown that thread rolling can be more economical than thread cutting when producing 4,000 parts or more. A newly created calculator can help you to determine which might be the better option for your threading applications.

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Verisurf will offer complete metrology solutions that combine its model-based inspection and measurement software, training and live technical support with Hexagon CMMs.

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PMTS 2023: The InchMax Series includes 2- and 4-flute square end mills which feature Union Tools’ UT coating and its standard Super Micro Grain carbide and tolerances.

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Trochoidal milling also employs light radial depths of cut, large axial depths, and fast feed rates and cutting speeds. In addition to high material removal rates, it offers low radial cutting forces and reduced vibration while maintaining the required chip loads on tool cutting edges. The results are increased productivity, shorter cycle times, longer tool life and reduced wear on the machine tool.

Acceptance of trochoidal turning methods is growing as shops realize this approach can offer productivity benefits similar to those of trochoidal milling. Partnerships between tool manufacturers and CAM software companies such as Ceratizit and Open Mind, respectively, will likely result in increased popularity of this alternative turning approach.

Increased feed rates do put greater stress on machine tool components. Feed rate is directly proportional to metal removal rate, and higher material removal rates place larger demands on the machine tool spindle. However, round, positive-style inserts generally are softer cutting, so in most cases trochoidal turning is suitable for lower power machines. Regarding insert geometry and style, tool manufacturer Ceratizit typically recommends its RCMT and RCGT inserts for trochoidal turning and GX24 inserts for trochoidal grooving, using 4- to 6-mm nose-radii and M3 chipbreakers.

The expanded partnership now includes advanced production metrology systems, covering contour, roughness and form instruments, as well as advanced optical metrology systems.

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Marubeni Citizen-Cincom’s tooling and accessory workshop offers a chance to learn more about ancillary devices that can boost machining efficiency and capability.

Recognizing the productivity advantages of trochoidal turning, CAM software provider Open Mind Technologies engineered HyperMill software to expedite trochoidal turning on conventional CNC turning machines. The software is said to enable intuitive programing of trochoidal turning on standard three-axis turning machines. However, using a multitasking machine with B-axis capability enables a shop to take full benefit of trochoidal turning strategies.

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Can increasing productivity and reducing carbon emissions go hand-in-hand? For its high-volume machining customers, Sandvik Coromant offers a tool for data collection and comparison to aid sustainability-minded process decisions.

Each year Products Finishing partners with thousands of finishing operations in the U.S. to celebrate National Surface Finishing Day (NSFD) on the first Wednesday in March. NSFD is designed to celebrate and showcase the industry to trade schools, businesses, officials and media, as well as to celebrate employees and staff. The overarching goal of NSFD is to bring further awareness to the important roles plating and coating facilities play in their communities. Facilities are encouraged to host events and work with local media to build awareness about the contributions made by the surface finishing industry. For a helpful guide to reaching out to media outlets, download the NSFD toolkit here. How can you celebrate? Share your company’s story Hold an open house where the public can check out your facility –— either in person or virtual Offer student shop tours to local trade schools Invite local elected officials to visit and get to know your staff Celebrate your employees Share news about what you’re doing on social media and use the hashtag #NationalSurfaceFinishingDay or #NSFD

Superb critical thinking, top-notch leadership skills and a passion for building a strong team are a few of the common traits held by this year’s five Production Machining Emerging Leader award winners.

These spindles available on Tschudin CNC centerless grinders are designed to minimize the heat transfer factor while optimizing dimensional stability and material removal rate.

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers was shown at IMTS 2024 monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

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Join this webinar and discover how to overcome multi-channel mill-turn and Swiss CAM programming challenges using SolidCAM, with amazing machine simulation and customized post-processors tailored for your mill-turn and Swiss CNCs. Darrin Bryant, SolidCAM’s applications engineer, will highlight how to utilize SolidCAM's CAM software to enhance your CNC manufacturing and demonstrate how to optimally set up your projects for guaranteed success. Agenda: Major benefits of SolidCAM's single window integration and full associativity in Solidworks Embracing the future of increasingly complex CNC machines—including five-axis, Multi-Channel Mill-Turn and Swiss CNCs Exclusive features of SolidCAM's iMachining that provides much shorter cycle times and superior tool life Using iMachining Technology Wizard takes the guesswork out of defining cutting conditions and automatically provides optimal feeds and speeds while considering stock materials, cutting tools and CNC machine properties Using SolidCAM’s Toolkit to easily create customized precision project setups Highlighting the advantages of multiple verification options in SolidCAM Utilizing SolidCAM’s operations sequence manager to simplify synchronized part creation with fewer steps and higher success

As he progressed to CNC Swiss lead and later to his current position as CNC Swiss production supervisor, Darrin Baker helped the Swiss department at Liberty Precision double its productivity, according to his nominator.

H.B. Carbide Co. introduces the HB-710 grade for the machining of high-temperature materials, increasing edge line security and resistance.

Founded in 2001, PMTS reconvenes in April 2025 to celebrate its 13th biennial event for precision machining pros. Mark your calendar now and plan to join the precision machined parts community when we once again gather in person to share challenges and insights, see new technology solutions and learn about process innovations – everything you need to take back and immediately put to use in your own shop. __PRESENT

These spindles available on Tschudin CNC centerless grinders are designed to minimize the heat transfer factor while optimizing dimensional stability and material removal rate.

Precision Machined Products Association's mission is to progressively lead  members to sustainable success with reliable and relevant information, resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities. More information for the conference to come.

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When Shamrock Precision needed to cut production time of its bread-and-butter parts in half, it turned to a new type of machine tool and a new CAD/CAM system. Here’s how the company succeeded despite the newness of it all.

Critical Cleaning Hands-on Workshop Do it; learn it! The one-day workshop teaches how cleaning and cleanliness testing work. By participating in hands-on exercises of techniques for cleaning and cleanliness verification, attendees gain the understanding and knowledge to make practical, effective, and sustainable manufacturing decisions. While exercises are supplemented by demonstrations and tutorials, the workshop is not death by PowerPoint! Topics include aqueous, solvent, and “non-chemical” cleaning, including cleaning chemicals and cleaning processes (spray, ultrasonics, cyclic nucleation, in-line, batch). Most manufactured product and product contact surfaces require cleaning during (and sometimes after) manufacture and assembly.  Examples of areas where effective cleaning is essential include: metal fabrication, product assembly, optics, electronics, microelectronics, wafer fab, medical devices, aerospace/aeronautics, military, and additive manufacturing. WHAT DO YOU CALL CLEANING? There are many different terms for cleaning. Cleaning Precision Cleaning Critical Cleaning Safety/Critical Cleaning Surface Prep for Finishing Technical Cleanliness Residue Removal WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE WORKSHOP If you or your company fabricates, finishes, maintains or repairs product or product contact surfaces (like reaction vessels), this workshop is time well-spent. If you sell chemicals or cleaning equipment, this workshop will help you better understand and optimize the market for your products. Examples include: Manufacturing Engineers Product Designers Managers Sales and Marketing Managers Facilities Personnel Assemblers, operators Process Technicians Quality Control Personnel Regulatory Affairs Experts (industry, military, and government) Safety/environmental professionals​ ​ Participants will receive a PDF Certificate of Completion with continuing education credits from Sam Houston State University.

Zeiss Quality Innovation Days brings together quality and metrology experts from all over the world to take part in industry-specific sessions.

For example, a shop turning D2-equivalent Cr12MoV steel at a 150 mm/min cutting speed, 0.4 mm/rev feed rate and 3.0 mm DOC generated a chip thickness of 0.398 mm and chip volume (material removal rate) of 234 cm3/min. Trochoidal turning is said to enable cutting speed of 350 m/min and feed rate of 2.2 mm/rev while a decrease of DOC to 0.45 mm. Resulting chip thickness in this case would be 0.31 mm while material removal rate would be more than doubled to 592 cm3/min.

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