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Workholding 15 Oct 2001

Workholding Provides Maximum Setup Versatility For Unattended Machining

JEM Technical Marketing (Long Lake, Minnesota) manufactures a broad line of custom manifold assemblies used in all types of fluid power applications such as off-highway vehicles, tractors and road graders.

Vertical Machining Centers 15 Oct 2001

Is It Time For Bar Fed Machining Centers?

When we think of bar feeders, usually they are associated with turning operations. Recently though, some builders have developed machining centers that incorporate bar fed raw stock. It’s an interesting idea for the right applications and one that can economically reduce material handling and fixturing requirements on machining centers. Here’s a look at how they work.

15 Oct 2001

Magnetic Method For Measuring Torque

If you are monitoring changes in spindle torque as an indicator of tool wear or breakage, you will be interested in a new line of sensors that uses Embedded Magnetic Domain (EMD) technology-a combination of magnetic induction and electronic processing techniques-to provide low-cost, non-contact measurement of torque and angle on any nickel-bearing ferrous shaft.

15 Oct 2001

Modeling The Future

During an era of reduced budgets, NASA launches a metalworking capability for the 21st century.

Turning Machines 15 Oct 2001

Multi-spindle Thinking For Machining Center Parts

With 120 multi-spindle screw machines, this job shop naturally looked for technology that applied many of the key principles to non-rotational parts.

Die/Mold 15 Oct 2001

Pushbutton Die Making

High speed milling let this automotive forging company reverse a decades-old practice and bring die making back in house.

CAD/CAM 15 Oct 2001

Curve Interpolation For Less

When the CNC executes the program faster, a higher feed rate becomes possible. Precisely this benefit has compelled many mold makers in particular to inquire about NURBS.

CAD/CAM 15 Oct 2001

A Better Process For Bases And Plates

In a mold shop, the model of the customer's part gets used in two parallel processes. One of these is core and cavity machining, in which CAM software generates complex tool paths to let CNC machining cut the shape of the part in metal.

1 Oct 2001

Volume II, Issue X

Beyond MMS Online Whether or not you're aware of it, MMS and MMS Online have some "relatives"—both in print and online— that you should know about. Other properties launched by our parent company, Gardner Publications, offer very deep, informative sites that may deserve a bookmark or two in your browser.

1 Oct 2001

Landing That First Customer

In recent columns, I have discussed starting a manufacturing business and have related some stories of companies that have successfully met the challenge. Even with all the efforts needed to get the business started, it does not take a company long to realize that to be successful, it must find and ultimately satisfy customers.

15 Sep 2001

Turning Off-Center Diameters In One Setup

In the past, turned parts with one or more off-center hubs could not be machined in one chucking on a lathe or turning center. Typically, the part had to be rechucked in a special fixture to center the eccentric portions for turning. Parts with more than one eccentric hub required additional refixturing.

15 Sep 2001

Using CAM To Unlock Your Turning Machine's Potential

Armed with multiple spindles, multiple turrets, C-axis control and powered tooling capable of moving in the Y axis, production turning machines today are powerhouses of productivity.

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