There are two types of EDMs, the first is the sinker EDM and the second are wire EDMs. EDMs have a higher precision than ordinary CNC machines. This is due to the fact that EDMs are not subjected to the mechanical forces of conventional machining. The EDM’s electrode is not subjected to any physical forces. …
Maximum Material Condition (MMC) is when the size limit of the feature of a part, results in the maximum amount of material for the part, the smallest hole or the largest pin are examples. Least Material Condition (LMC) is when the is when the size limit of the feature of a part, results in the …
The first type of cutting tool used in the vertical milling machine is the end mill. There is the flat end mill. There are also ball mills which are curved on the bottom. End mills have different numbers of flutes which are the spirals on the end mills that make them look like drill bits. …
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The Lathe is a material removing device used for turning round stock down to size. The lathe is used to create threads on the outside of a round part, usually at the end of the work piece. It is possible to thread the inside of a work piece with special cutting tools. . It is …
There are two types of milling machine vertical and horizontal milling machines. Milling machine are one of the most common machine tools used in a machine shop, they use many different types of cutting tools. There are many different types of operations that milling machines are capable of doing, such as machining the surface of …
Various types of grinders are used for finishing the surface of parts. Round part’s surfaces are finished using ID/OD grinders, which stand for outside diameter and inside diameter grinders. Flat parts are finished using a surface grinder. Grinders can be very dangerous pieces of equipment to use, due to the enormous amounts of centrifugal force …
The proper safety rules and protocols should be used in the machine shop. Following the machine shop safety rules can help to prevent injury to the machinists. Not following the machine shop safety guidelines can result in a disciplinary action. Not following safety guidelines can result in the injury of others. Always wear safety glasses …
In machining, “feeds and speeds” means choosing two main cutting parameters: Speed → how fast the cutting tool moves relative to the material Feed → how fast the tool advances through the material Getting them right is one of the most important parts of CNC machining because they affect tool life, surface finish, cutting force, …
When machining a manufactured part, the machinist will use various type of jigs and fixtures, many times the machinist will make the jigs and fixture that they will use themselves. I know what it feels like when it seems like there are so many things in front of us that we can’t do anything about …
