The Importance of Hydraulic Oil to Achieve the Hydrodynamic Bearing Effect in Bar Feeding Operations on CNC Lathes In high-speed CNC lathe operations, 12 and 6 ft bar feeders use hydraulic oil to achieve the hydrodynamic effect (sometimes called the hydrostatic...
Bar Straightness and Other Things to Consider for High RPMs To optimize CNC lathe RPM in bar fed applications, your bar stock should not have more than 0.007” total indicator runout per foot as measured at three equidistant points over the full bar length....
4 Applications Perfect for Slug Loading Short loaders, or spindle-length loaders, can be a very cost-effective solution. They occupy minimal floor space, don’t need to be attached to the bar stock, and don’t demand bar end preparation. Because the entire...
Why RS Technology Is a Game Changer A bar feeder should never limit the RPM of a CNC lathe. But, in recent years, on Swiss-type lathes, strokes have gotten longer. As a result, sheet metal gaps have widened, and shops have experienced what they call the Achilles Heel...
6 Applications Where Auto Adjust Can Save You Tons of Time Guide channel changeovers can take time. Depending on the bar feeder model and condition, and the expertise of the machinist, they can take up to 30 minutes. You must remove all guide channel sets and slide...
Everything You Need to Know about Automatic Magazine Bar Feeder Compatibility and Integration Are you in the process of deciding on an automatic magazine bar feeder? An automatic bar feeder can be a relatively low investment to eliminate tedious manual operations and...
