Kyndall Brown

Articles by Kyndall Brown

CONTROLLING MACHINE VIBRATION

Part Three: Kyndall Brown concludes our series by having our panel of experts compare how machining different types of materials affects vibration, looking at gear-driven vs. direct drive spindles, and comparing hand-scraping mating surfaces vs. other methods.

CONTROLLING MACHINE VIBRATION

Part Two: Kyndall Brown continues a panel discussion on how machine vibration can be monitored through the latest technologies and controlled through spindle design.

IN THE LOOP: ACCURACY IN MOTION

Wherever there is motion, encoders are not far behind. But when it comes to achieving accuracy in motion, Kyndall Brown explains why encoders are a must.

CONTROLLING MACHINE VIBRATION

Kyndall Brown facilitates a three-part series on how machine controls and structural design are used to damp vibration in machine tools begins by comparing box ways vs. linear guides.

IN THE LOOP: TRUE TO FORM

In the ultra-competitive rollforming market, exact geometry placement within each roll is an absolute must or the design will never work. This places greater pressure on being able to quickly achieve tighter surface grinding tolerances on the tooling. Kyndall Brown asks, “What’s the answer?”

THROUGH THICK AND THIN

Thin-walled, easily deformed parts used to be tough to clamp. Not anymore. Kyndall Brown explains how new systems are chucking those old workholding problems out the door.

MANGANESE AND WELDER'S DISEASE

Mixed Bag: Can exposure to manganese fumes really put welders at higher risk for Manganism? Or is this yet another case of people looking for somebody to sue? Kyndall Brown explores the facts.

DIGGING DEEPER, WITH PRECISION

Digging deeper to the root cause doesn’t just reduce maintenance problems, it prevents equipment failures. Next question: Which approach is best?

HLAW: The Future of Welding

This innovative technology is the most disruptive in a generation, leading some to believe hybrid laser arc welding will be a core welding process in the next five to ten years. Here’s why.