As we all know machine tool, cutting tool, automation and software technology are all advancing. However, one other area of progress affecting manufacturers in ever-greater numbers is the advance of material technology. Machine shops are increasingly being challenged by advanced materials, including composites and hard metals, many of which are difficult to machine.
Traditionally used with abrasive cutting tools, ultrasonic machining is now an option for defined-cutting-edge milling and drilling tools as well. With these tools, ultrasonic’s advantages extend to its aid to chip breaking
