CBN SHARPENING

CBN SHARPENING

by | Dec 1, 2015 | TOOLING

CBN SHARPENING We sharpen our CBN bits in our mill using our diamond coated carbide valve seat tip sharpener. We hold the CBNs in a 1/2” collet and turn the mills head parallel to the table, then set the carbide sharpener on the mill table. You aren’t applying any...
EASY PARTING LINE DEBURRING

EASY PARTING LINE DEBURRING

by | Dec 1, 2015 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS

EASY PARTING LINE DEBURRING When I torque & check connecting rods for size, the surface with the bolt is hard to deburr first. I had some files drilled with carbide bits to .010” over 3/8”, 7/16” & 1/2”. Now it’s an easy task to deburr and looks great. Randy...
THE MYTH OF THE NEW BARE CASTING

THE MYTH OF THE NEW BARE CASTING

by | Dec 1, 2015 | CYLINDER HEADS

THE MYTH OF THE NEW BARE CASTING There may be some misconception in the automotive machine world with regards to new cylinder head castings. Over the years new car manufacturers have been very kind to our industry. It seems that every couple of years a new problem...
Ohio Makes a ‘Max’ Investment in Our Future

Ohio Makes a ‘Max’ Investment in Our Future

by | Nov 1, 2015 | OPERATIONS

Ohio Makes a ‘Max’ Investment in Our Future If you’re looking for a new shop employee, Cleveland, OH may just be the city with the answer for you. Up until now it may have seemed that all the good employees either had jobs or had retired. Here is what Cleveland did to...