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Five-Axis 15 Feb 1999

Race To The Rocket

Integrated CAD/CAM software helped this custom-car shop bring five-axis machining in-house to create a one-off concept racer.

CAD/CAM 15 Feb 1999

Smart And Efficient

Deft use of macros for 'family-of-features' NC programming allows this compressor manufacturer to do in minutes what once took hours, and get more consistent machining processes in the bargain.

CNC & Machine Controls 15 Feb 1999

Today's CNC Gives You More Control

Greater processing speed in combination with more sophisticated software is delivering high functionality, even on modestly priced machining centers.

EDM 15 Feb 1999

Why We Couldn't Live Without EDM

A shop discusses some of the ways that EDM solves problems and creates opportunities in parts manufacturing. Wire EDM, ram EDM, and small-hole EDM all play a key role.

Shop Management Software 15 Jan 1999

Absolute Control

Tool management for this aerospace manufacturer begins in NC programming and reaches throughout the shop floor.

Laser & Waterjet 15 Jan 1999

This family-owned job shop has developed an integrated fabrication and machine shop in order to satisfy customers' changing needs. In doing so it has become an example that other shops might want to imitate.

Cutting Tools 15 Jan 1999

A Synergistic Approach To Machining Stainless Steel

One of the most interesting examples of this synergy comes out of its cutting tool and specialty steel operations. Sandvik has developed grades of stainless steel especially formulated for machinability along with cutting inserts especially designed for optimal performance with these workpiece materials.

15 Jan 1999

Wye/Delta In Perspective

Two configurations of windings on a spindle motor can provide consistent torque and higher horsepower across a machine tool's speed range, but other features for improved performance are also important.

Cutting Tools 15 Jan 1999

Multiple Layer Coatings Keep Microcracks From Destroying Inserts

One reason why cutting tool inserts fail is that microcracks start in the top coating and work down to the substrate, eventually exposing the unprotected substrate to the damaging forces at work during a machining process. Slowing the formation of these microcracks and preventing them from reaching the substrate should therefore increase insert life.

Milling Tools 15 Jan 1999

Extending The Range Of PCBN

Thicker inserts and a wider variety of styles are allowing PCBN to be applied to a growing range of hard, ferrous applications.

Grinding 15 Dec 1998

Does Your Grinder Have The Shakes?

Poor results from cylindrical grinding may be traceable to harmful dynamic forces coupled to the wheel/workpiece interface. A new system of sensors/actuators is helping detect the causes—and leading to a cure.

Toolholders 15 Dec 1998

Cool Shrink Fit System

One of the neat things about metalworking is the wide variety of solutions generated for specific challenges. Shrink fit tooling is one such challenge. Much has been written and demonstrated about the advantages in concentricity, balance and ultimately accuracy that such tool-holders bring to the machining process.

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