A compression bit is the combination of both up-cut and down-cut spirals. Typically, a compression spiral has an up-cut single, double, or triple flute at the tip of the cutter, approximately one-third of the cutting length. The remaining two-thirds is ground to give a down-cutting shear.

A compression bit is the combination of both up-cut and down-cut spirals. Typically, a compression spiral has an up-cut single, double, or triple flute at the tip of the cutter, approximately one-third of the cutting length. The remaining two-thirds is ground to give a down-cutting shear.

So, we turn on the mains isolator, and then press the ignition switch… The touch screen comes alive and by the time we have walked to the console the display is up. You look for the familiar ‘Home All Axis’ button and then you realize… there isn’t one. On closer inspection the X, Y, Z readouts have values, this is the position of the machine. The Home buttons have been replaced by Goto Zero buttons. This is the fi

The ‘Part-Maker’ is a machine designed to manufacture small aluminum parts such as hinges, clamps, brackets, solar panel mountings, or discreet components from aluminum extrusion or other rigid material. The unit accepts a full length of aluminum extrusion which is fed through a rotary chuck. The machine can be configured with multiple spindles one of which could be an Automatic Tool Changer.