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EDM

Improved Break-Out Detection for Small-Hole EDM

The Current EDM RT6050 features software and hardware upgrades that improve the ability to detect when the electrode breaks out of the bottom of a hole.

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Machine Tool Orders Pick Up at Year End

Machine tool orders in December 2011 reached its second highest in regards to number of units and real dollars sold since March 2008.

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Basics

Laser Marking Basics

Learn about the various marking processes that lasers can perform.

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EDM

A Big-Picture View of Micromachining

 Matrix Tooling makes injection molds for components that have features you cannot see.

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Workholding

Targeted Five-Axis Machining

Focusing on a particular part size range allows this shop to use a versatile type of five-axis machine tool. Five-axis machining now makes up 40 percent of the shop’s business.

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Manufacturer’s Apprentice Selections All Had Jobs

As it turns out, having a job—any job—is a strong indicator of success.

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Micromachining Composites with Sand

Sand blasting and photolithography combine to enable fast machining of multiple, accurate features into composites.

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Grinder Features New Guideway Design

StuderGuide combines the advantages of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic guideways.

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A Great Tradition to Honor on Groundhog Day

Some people think that manufacturing, metalworking and machine tool building in America are only a shadow of what they were in the past. But consider the famous groundhog celebrated on this uniquely American holiday. It’s not whether you look for shadows, but rather how you honor a rich tradition by creating a bright future. Here’s a slice of some machine tool history to celebrate.

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January MBI Grows Faster

Just when you think the metalworking industry is showing signs of a slowdown, it starts revving back up again.

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MMS Visits an IMTS Exhibitor Workshop

Several MMS editors took part in last week’s event. One thing we learned: Preparing exhibitors for the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago next September is all about the attendees.

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“Intelligent” CAM System Adapts to the Job

SolidCAM’s iMachining CAM software features an algorithm designed to eliminate potentially time-consuming, trial-and-error approaches to optimizing cutting parameters.

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