Aerospace
Optimize Cutting Efficiency, Optimize Throughput
A machining process based on maximizing cutting efficiency, rather than speeds and feeds, offers aerospace component manufacturers an option to high speed machining when high material removal rates are required. The best strategy may be to apply both machining concepts.
Read MoreMachining Under The Microscope
Sandia National Laboratories experiments with turning and milling tools just 10 and 20 microns in size.
Read MoreLean Manufacturing Shapes A Cell
A machining cell that seeks to optimize product flow may look very different from a cell that seeks to optimize a machining process.
Read MoreImpressive Developments For U.S. Gear Maker
This gear manufacturer employs cutting edge technology to help keep customers buying in the United States.
Read MoreTraining By The Numbers
A formal training program not only helped ease this firm’s transition from cam automatics to CNC lathes, but it also enabled the firm to staff a third shift in record time.
Read MoreSecuring A New Process
A Minnesota manufacturer of precision parts boosts productivity by expanding its workholding capacity.
Read MoreThe Measure Of Success
For this small job shop, measuring and controlling everything are the keys to lean—very lean—manufacturing. Yet its management style is surprisingly open and trusting.
Read MoreUsing The Machine Tool As A Gage
On-machine inspection probing keeps jet engine production flying.
Read MoreSix Advantages Of Horizontal High Speed Machining
Large monolithic aircraft parts may be machined more productively one at a time instead of three at once.
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