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What are the most commonly used industrial machining processes?

Machining is a term used to describe a variety of processes in which a cutting tool removes unwanted material from a part to produce a specific shape or surface.
The industrial sector without a doubt uses the most workshop machined parts, particularly in manufacturing production and mechanical equipment. Shafts and gears are just a few examples of parts commonly used in this sector and produced using a variety of machining techniques.
Here is an overview of the most common industrial machining processes.


What are the basic principles of cylindrical grinding?

Mechanics is a complex science that combines both ingenuity and precision. However, it sometimes needs to be taken to the extreme to ensure the proper functioning of a system. This level of accuracy can be achieved by using a machining technique called grinding.


How important is the maintenance and repair of heavy machinery?

Although some consider preventive maintenance of heavy equipment to be a waste of time, money and resources, this is certainly not a point of view shared by all people working in the industry.This is because those who have worked in the field for a long time have seen the problems that can result from neglecting regular maintenance with their own eyes. Moreover, there are several advantages to setting up a maintenance plan for heavy equipment.Find out how important it is to maintain and repair heavy machinery.


Some of the measuring tools necessary for the machining of mechanical parts

L’usinage de pièces mécaniques nécessite l’utilisation de plusieurs machines, que ce soit pour fabriquer ou modifier des pièces. Cependant, qu’il s’agisse de couper ou de percer, chaque opération demande un degré de précision qui ne peut être atteint qu’à l’aide de certains outils dédiés.
Prenez donc le temps de découvrir certains outils de mesure essentiels à l’usinage de précision.


Why doing business with a custom mechanical part manufacturer is cost-efficient

Les pièces mécaniques de remplacement peuvent être très dispendieuses, surtout dans le cas d’équipement industriel. Elles peuvent représenter des dépenses qui viennent réduire considérablement les profits d’une entreprise.
Néanmoins, ces entreprises ont aussi la possibilité de faire affaire avec un fabricant de pièces mécaniques sur mesure pour réduire leur facture en cas de bris d’équipement. Voyez pourquoi une telle décision rime souvent avec des économies importantes.


The leading industrial transmission manufacturers

Though they are not well known to the general public, industrial transmissions are used in many manufacturing sectors. Companies have been specializing in the production of this heavy equipment for over 100 years, with some of them having earned worldwide recognition for reliability and solidity.

Here are some of the leading manufacturers of industrial transmissions.

SEW-Eurodrive: German-designed industrial transmissions

SEW-Eurodrive, previously Süddeutsche Elektromotoren Werke, is a company founded in Germany by Christian Pähr in 1931. It is now an international company that manufactures gearboxes, variable frequency drives and servos. It also develops industrial gearboxes incorporating their helical and bevel gears. With a yearly revenue of over 2.8 billion euros, SEW-Eurodrive now has over 17 000 employees worldwide.

David Brown Ltd.: English engineering at its best

David Brown, born in Great Britain, began learning about gearing systems in the second half of the 19th century before specializing in machine-cut gears in 1898. The company, whose engineering products are now used worldwide, was named after him. After David Brown’s death in 1903, his sons Percy and Frank took over and began manufacturing custom gears, complete gearboxes, gear cutting machines, tools and equipment, bearings and worm gears.

David Brown Ltd. remains a leader in heavy-duty transmission systems for industrial, defence, railway and maritime industries.

Siemens-Flender: another leading German manufacturer of industrial transmissions

Siemens has long been considered a worldwide leader in automation and industrial software. From product design and development to operations, distribution and services,

many companies have improved their entire production line thanks to this German manufacturer.

Siemens purchased one of its suppliers, the Flender group, in 2004. As a result, Siemens acquired a mechanical engineering company that was already a supplier of parts for electric turbines, wind turbines and the maritime industry.

Amarillo Gear Company: over 100 years of American engineering

Although it has only been manufacturing and shipping a wide range of gearboxes internationally since 1934, Amarillo Gear Company was founded in 1917 in Amarillo, Texas.

Their pump drives are still widely used in many irrigation applications as well as in fire protection systems, marine barge systems, flood control systems, wastewater treatment systems and other industrial fields.

Their line of gearboxes designed specifically for demanding operations in wet cooling towers, finned heat exchangers and air-cooled condensers is also immensely popular.

Ensuring the proper functioning of industrial transmissions

Despite their excellent reputations, these leading companies’ industrial transmissions are not immune to problems. If problems arise, contact Braidwood Industries Ltd; our experienced team is qualified to repair or replicate parts produced by these reputable companies.

Why trust a machine shop for industrial machinery maintenance?

Industrial machines are often very expensive for companies. They nevertheless represent a key investment that will ensure the efficient production of products. In order to extend the life of the machines and ensure their proper operation, maintenance and regular cleaning are recommended.


3 innovative finishing processes used in gear manufacturing

Finishing is often the last step in a gear manufacturing process. There are different finishing techniques that make it possible to modify the machined part’s properties, in addition to providing its final look.
In recent years, innovative finishing processes have appeared in the gear-cutting field, offering manufacturers the opportunity to optimize their processes and produce higher performance mechanical parts in a timelier manner.
Discover three of these finishing techniques for machined parts.


3D printing’s impact on the machining sector

If you have been following the latest developments in 3D printing, you may have heard predictions that traditional manufacturing processes will soon be transformed by this revolutionary technology.
For the moment, however, it is unlikely to happen in the next few years. Although 3D printing will quickly become unavoidable in many areas, there is still, at least for now, a place for “traditional” machining in the manufacture of products such as mechanical parts. Discover why.


The importance of lubrication in machining mechanical parts



The benefits of lubricants during the cutting process




The benefits of lubrication for the machined workpiece



Using lubricants to prevent wear on the equipment



The different kinds of machining fluids



Machining fluids include:

  • Whole oils
  • Emulsion fluids
  • Micro-emulsion fluids
  • Synthetic fluids

In conclusion

