Alan Miller
Articles by Alan Miller
Spindle Speeder an ‘Eye Opener’ for Fishing Lure Maker
By using BIG DAISHOWA’s RBX7 Air Power Spindle for its primary machining process, the operations decreased from 75 to 15 hours, which was transformational.
Simple Answers to Potentially Costly Spindle and Holder Issues
Maintenance is important and kind of a pain — make use of simple tools and devices to avoid the pain.
Don’t Overlook the Most Important Piece of the ER Holder Puzzle
It turns out, nuts are the most important pieces in ER collet systems.
Six Factors in Selecting Hydraulic or Shrink-Fit Holders
Shrink-fit and hydraulic holders are both useful in low clearance, tight work envelopes found in moldmaking and multi-axis machining applications. When deciding which one to use, their differences will guide your choice. Here are some of the fundamental contrasts to help you decide which holder type is best for your work.
How to Bridge the Gap Between Design and Production
Keeping pace with modern manufacturing demands often means bridging the gap between design and production. While challenging at times, it doesn’t necessarily require capital investment. Creative and resourceful applications of tooling and accessories, such as angle heads, can get complex parts out the door without design edits snowballing to the point of loss
Time to Reconsider Holding Taps with Collet Chucks
The next time you think about setting up a tapping operation with a collet chuck the same old way you always have, you may want to think again. There are now tap holders designed specifically to mitigate the load imposed on the tap by essentially absorbing synchronization error.
Take Care of Tool Holders, Prevent Cycle Disruption
There are three particularly sensitive areas of the tool holder assembly that can experience process-affecting wear and tear and cause a cycle to change. By identifying and addressing issues early in these areas, you can prevent small tool holding imperfections from turning into bigger problems.
