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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 effect). The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Everything You Need to Know about Automatic Magazine Bar Feeder Compatibility and Integration
Here’s everything you need to know about automatic magazine bar feeder compatibility and integration. Compatibility refers to whether the bar feeder is...