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The Laser’s Role In Micromachining Metals
A new laser technology combines the high machining accuracy and throughput required for precision, industrial micromachining work.
Read MoreSingle System Offers Multiple Finishing Processes For Small Parts
An electrochemical finishing technology geared toward small workpieces cleans, deburrs, passivates, polishes and stress relieves workpieces all at once.
Read MoreMachining And Racing
A visit to an automotive racing trade show revealed how some machining technologies are being applied to the production of hard core racing components.
Read MoreCompliant Machining Of Composite Wings
Bell Helicopter created a systematic, scripted process to machine composite wing skins and structural components for the V-22 Osprey vertical takeoff aircraft. Custom software ensures there is no deviation from the script.
Read MoreThe Race Shop
Fans who attend national drag racing events have an opportunity that isn’t extended to spectators of other motorsports. They are all allowed access to the pits to watch top racing teams wrench on their cars between racing rounds.
Read MoreBlade Grinding’s Need For Speed
A grinding technique akin to high speed machining offers an alternate method for grinding nickel-alloy blades and vanes used in turbine engines.
Read MoreRe: MMS Extra
I toured a Seattle-area shop a couple of years ago to profile its success adopting a lean manufacturing mindset. While talking with the shop’s vice president, I found out that his facility had recently been experiencing a number of power outages.
Read MoreLow-Speed Machines Benefit From Tool Balancing
In addition to improved cutting tool life and surface finish, there are other reasons why shops should consider an in-house balancing system for toolholder assemblies used on low-rpm machine tools.
Read MoreCutting To The Model
This mold shop's cutting tool strategies help it eliminate hand spotting altogether by machining complex molds directly to the CAD model.
Read MorePride And Appreciation
Something neat happened during my visit to the Charlotte-area shop that’s profiled here. One of Ameritech Die & Mold’s young machinists brought a tricky mold component to the attention of the shop’s president, as I stood nearby snapping photos of a 30,000-rpm VMC.
Read MoreGrinding’s Role In A Thermal Spray Shop
Cylindrical grinding is the final step in bringing worn components back to size after applying a build-up coat of molten metal.
Read More24-7 Coolant Monitoring And Internet Reporting
This coolant monitoring system automatically adds chemicals to maintain recommended composition. It also automatically stores coolant data and offers shops access to customized reports at a password-protected web portal.
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