Tom Beard Former Executive VP

Grinding 1 Nov 1997

Manufacturing Molds

CNC surface grinding is a critical component of this shop's systematic approach in the manufacturing of multicavity molds to extremely high tolerances.

1 Oct 1997

Giving Something Back

He is both an old toolmaker and a modern businessman. He knows that he knows a lot, even though his wisdom is almost completely lost on the general public.

1 Oct 1997

Most of us have a tendency to look forward or backward when it comes to thinking about good times. It never seems to be now, either because somebody just doesn't do something as well as "they used to" or because that big break we've been looking for hasn't yet presented itself.

CAD/CAM 1 Oct 1997

Interpolating Curves

The ability to import complex curves into CNCs promises to let shops finally get beyond old limitations imposed by contouring with linear interpolation. Faster and smoother cutting will be the result.

1 Sep 1997

Whichever Way Works

As my eight-year-old son's baseball season was finally drawing to a close, it got me thinking more than a little about learning. It's remarkable how far the team progressed this year.

High-Speed Machining 15 Aug 1997

Programming For High Speed Machining

You'll have to change your NC programming strategy for high speed machining. Here are some quick tips, and some features to look for in your CAM system.

High-Speed Machining 1 Aug 1997

Making Machines Move Faster

A convergence of motion control and mechanical technologies is allowing machine tools to achieve remarkable levels of accuracy at breathtaking speeds.

1 Aug 1997

It Takes Practice

Well, here it is. Our special issue on high speed machining.

CAD/CAM 1 Jul 1997

Moving 3D Programming To The Shop

New CAM systems are not just making shopfloor programming of 3D mold cores and cavities practical, they're making it easy. Here's a look at the technology and how two Detroit tool shops are making off-line and shopfloor programming work together.

1 Jul 1997

Expanding the Envelope

While it seems a little strange to use this space to talk about our next issue, there are a couple of new things coming up that we want to tell you about. First, the August MMS will be a very special issue focused on the concepts and practice of high speed machining.

Machining Centers 1 Jul 1997

High Automation for Low Volume

Many people think flexible machining cells are for high production, but this shop finds just the opposite. Here's how they've grown their cell to meet the needs of their work.

1 Jun 1997

Changing The Rules Of The Game

At a recent meeting of the Association For Manufacturing Technology, Daniel Burrus had some interesting things to say about change and technology. A noted author and consultant, Burrus' main point is that companies should do more than adopt new technology as it comes along.