Aerospace
Advancing Manufacturing, Tomorrow and Today
A drilling solution improves the production of a component that is critical for correcting spinal disorders. Meanwhile, an apprenticeship program ensures that improvements like this one can continue into the future.
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Big Ben! Parliament! Advanced Manufacturing!
The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 aircraft engine, which made its debut in the Advanced Manufacturing Center display at IMTS 2010, was recently displayed in front of the House of Parliament as an example of high-value manufacturing.
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Video: Milling Inconel 718 with Cermic Inserts
Metal removal rate is high and the cut is dry. See other basic tips for milling with ceramics.
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Otherworldly Precision
A contract shop produces critical parts for the Curiosity rover that will soon depart for Mars.
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A Model Machine for Titanium
Researchers develop a machine tool that controls vibration to mill titanium more productively. The machine relies on guideway systems delivering stiffness that is literally infinite.
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Milling HRSAs: The Checklist
When milling super alloys, there are certain process requirements that must be observed.
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How Effective is MQL for Drilling Titanium/Aluminum Stacks?
Titanium expert Mark Larson describes how coolant properties affect the cut. MQL might work, but water-based coolant is typically best in titanium.
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Making the Most of Rotary Axes
Shops new to advanced rotary machining are sometimes held back by fundamental misunderstandings.
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Make Maximum Use of the Magazine
This shop streamlined its selection of cutting tools to machine a number of parts on a pallet system. Cutting down on cutters delivered other benefits as well.
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Nesting Creates a Milling Challenge
This job shop uses remaining steel stock to hold a mated pair of aircraft parts.
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