As a boring tools manufacturer with over 75 years experience, Criterion’s knowledgeable staff assists our customers with technical information to ensure success with their precision boring processes. The following articles, BlogSpots, and videos hold valuable information about a variety of topics related to boring tool optimization.
We welcome any feedback about ways you have used Criterion’s boring heads, boring bars, or complete boring systems to improve productivity in your company’s boring operations. We are also happy to assist you with your precision finish boring or modular boring issues.
General Information for Precision Boring Tools Success
Because boring precision holes presents a unique set of problems, boring operation conditions differ considerably from those of conventional turning. In this article we offer excellent general information for precision boring success. Topics covered include Boring Tool Overhang, Boring Tool Geometry, and a Quick Analysis for Production Boring.
More Chatter? Check Your Overhang
This informative BlogSpot covers some general rules of thumb for eliminating “chatter” in your boring operation. An actual case study illustrates how, by applying just a few principals, you can achieve excellent results without having to slow down RPM or IPR rates.
http://criterionmw.blogspot.com/2010/08/more-chatter-check-your-overhang.html
When You Don't Make the Cut, You May Have to Live with the Chatter
This BlogSpot discusses a number of technical support questions related to unsatisfactory finishes in the bore. One of the most common mistakes made when cutting a precision finish bore is not leaving enough material in the bore so the boring tool can work properly.
http://criterionmw.blogspot.com/2010/07/when-you-dont-make-cut-you-may-have-to.html
Boring & OD Turning at PEC
This video, filmed onsite at Products Engineering Corporation, demonstrates how PEC uses Criterion's Modular Boring Systems to reduce production time on their combination square with a boring and OD turning operation. Criterion’s LCB1.5 Modular Boring System reduced the boring operation manufacturing time from 28 minutes to 14 minutes. The same Modular Boring System reduced the OD turning operation manufacturing time from 47 minutes to 35 minutes.
http://www.youtube.com/user/CriterionMW#p/u/0/9l0zG0YoXcc
Large Diameter Boring
This video shows Criterion's LCB1.5 Large Diameter Modular Boring System in action. The LCB1.5 Large Diameter Modular Boring System has a boring range of 5.000" - 12.125" with standard components. In this video, you see the LCB1.5 Large Diameter Modular Boring System in action cutting through 1.000 thick 4140 material –operating at 1200 RPM with a .002” IPM feed rate.
http://www.youtube.com/user/CriterionMW#p/u/1/JfT-lY0GSgA
CNC Boring / Facing Head Versatility
In this video, we demonstrate the versatility of one of the many products included in the Criterion Modular Boring Systems product line. Watch and see how the 3F-HBD CNC Boring/Facing Head can be used to bore, face, groove, turn, undercut or back face.
http://www.youtube.com/user/CriterionMW#p/u/2/ZUnkpD6yMrg
Criterion's 202 Boring Head Improves High Speed Boring Productivity
Watch as Criterion’s 202 Boring Head unbalanced operates at speeds up to 700 RPM and then, with the 202 Balance Kit, operate at speeds up to 5,000RPM. You will clearly see how this add on feature reduces production time.
http://www.youtube.com/user/CriterionMW#p/u/3/WUnoIh8uwyo
As you can see, Criterion Machine Works has many different precision finish boring and modular boring solutions to help our customers improve their manufacturing processes. Contact us today and let us show you how to improve the productivity of your boring systems.
Criterion Machine Works
765 West 16th Street | Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Telephone: (949) 631-5444 | Toll Free: (800) 854-7441
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