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5 Common Machine Shop Injuries, and How to Prevent Them
Nov 27, 2019 · 5. Poor guarding techniques — When it comes to heavy machines, a correctly placed guard or barrier can be the difference between safe operation and serious injury, like …
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 14: Broaches and Broaching
Jun 29, 2020 · Cutting teeth: Broach teeth are usually divided into three separate sections along the length of the tool: the roughing teeth, semi-finishing teeth and finishing teeth. The first …
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 7: Shaping & Planing
Sep 26, 2019 · Saddle: The saddle moves up and down (Y axis), usually manually, to set the rough position of the depth of cut. Final depth can be set by the hand crank on the tool head. …
Chapter 17: Grinding Methods and Machines - American Machinist
Jun 29, 2020 · G-ratio. The G-ratio is the ratio of the amount of stock removed versus the amount of wear on the wheel, measured in cubic inches per minute. This ratio will vary from 1.0 to 5.0 …
AI’s Impact on Robots in Manufacturing - americanmachinist.com
Sep 11, 2024 · Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies – broadly known as Industry 4.0 – are transforming the manufacturing landscape and redefining what is possible for …
Chapter 8: Drills and Drilling Operations - American Machinist
Jun 27, 2020 · High helix drills: This drill has a high helix angle, which improves cutting efficiency but weakens the drill body. It is used for cutting softer metals and other low strength materials. …
Chapter 16: Grinding Wheels and Operations - American Machinist
Jun 29, 2020 · Silicon carbide. Silicon carbide grinding wheels are made by mixing pure white quartz, petroleum coke and small amounts of sawdust and salt, and then by firing the mixture …
Chapter 12: Milling Cutters and Operations - American Machinist
Jun 28, 2020 · Stagger-tooth side mill — Same as the side-milling cutter except that the teeth are staggered so that every other tooth cuts on a given side of the slot. This allows deep, heavy …
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 15: Saws and Sawing
Jun 29, 2020 · Sawing Sawing is a process wherein a narrow slit is cut into the workpiece by a tool consisting of a series of narrowly spaced teeth, called a saw blade. Sawing is used to …