Basics

Five-Axis

The Value Proposition of Five-Axis Machining

Moving to five-axis machining is a big commitment. What exactly are the concrete benefits of five-axis machines compared to three-axis machines?

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Basics

A Checklist for Gaging Devices

Don’t assume your gage is correct just because it has a calibration sticker. If it hasn’t been in frequent use, follow a measurement checklist to make sure.

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The Move to Data-Driven Manufacturing Is a Positive Transformation

It will not be easy, but the transformation will be manageable and rewarding. The first step is machine monitoring.

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Five-Axis

When Buying a Five-Axis Machine, Bigger Isn't Always Better

For trunnion-type five-axis machine tools, workpiece size will have an impact on what size machine you should buy. 

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Basics

Controlling Your CNC Display Screens

CNC manufacturers have begun offering programs that allow end users to customize how display screen pages look and work.

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Data-Driven Manufacturing Is The First Order of Business

Companies need to do the right things to prepare for the future. Having the right names for that future state is less important.

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Basics

Deburring Tools Come in Four Application-Specific Versions

Heule Tool’s X-Bore tooling for the automated deburring of cross bores is available in four chipmaking tool versions to address four different challenges of deburring: Cofa, Cofa-X, Main Bore Tool and Cross Bore Deburring Tool.

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Basics

How Gaging Flexibility Saves Time and Effort

A gaging system that matches the way parts are made can save you both time and effort.

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Aerospace

The YouTube Apprentice

Inspired by social media and unencumbered by preconceived notions about how to machine, this shop owner plunged confidently into five-axis aerospace work. 

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Buying an HMC: Peripheral Equipment Considerations

Is it time to move up to an HMC? Let’s consider some of the peripheral equipment that HMC buyers should think about.

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