Machining: Boring

In machining, boring is the process of enlarging a hole that has already been drilled (or cast) by means of a single-point cutting tool (or of a boring head containing several such tools), such as in boring a gun barrel or an engine cylinder. Boring is used to achieve greater accuracy of the diameter of a hole, and can be used to cut a tapered hole.

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Machining: Electrochemical machining (ECM)

Electrochemical machining (ECM) is a method of removing metal by an electrochemical process. It is normally used for mass production and is used for working extremely hard materials or materials that are difficult to machine using conventional methods. It

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Laser encoders an enabling technology for accurate machining of 40 m composite parts

Flow International Corporation has selected Renishaw HS10 and HS20 laser encoders for use on the company's Composites Machining Center (CMC). These deliver part per million accuracy on X axis motion during week long machining cycles on composite panels up

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What does it take to succeed at machining hogouts?

R&D Manco is a Phoenix, Arizona, machining subcontractor serving prime contractors in the aerospace industry. The parts it machines include certified, highly engineered components of aircraft fuel and control systems.

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BOST reduces machine set-up time by 50% with machine calibration solutions

A well-established manufacturer of heavy and ultra-heavy lathes and heavy mills based in Asteasu, Gipuzkoa, Spain, BOST Machine Tools Company (BOST) was founded in 1972 as “Talleres Bost”, performing retrofitting services for lathes. Since 1987, BOST has

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