Basics

Micromachining

Video: Understanding The Role Of L:D Ratio In Micromachining

When milling with tiny tools, changing the length-to-diameter ratio can significantly change the cutting parameters it is possible to achieve.

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How To Machine Aircraft Titanium (Introduction To A Series)

Choose cutters, depths and tool paths with attention to particular steps in the process, and you can machine titanium more efficiently than you might suspect. Boeing offers practical tips.

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How To Machine Aircraft Titanium: The 8-To-1 Rule For Finishing Walls And Ribs

Part of a series of articles on more efficient machining of pockets in titanium parts, this article makes the case for a tool with many cutting edges, and describes how best to apply it.  

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How To Machine Aircraft Titanium: Getting The Metal Out

Part of a series of articles on machining pockets in titanium parts, this article describes various options for roughing the hard metal efficiently.  

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How To Machine Aircraft Titanium: Plunge And Sweep For Finishing Corners

Part of a series of articles on more efficient machining of pockets in titanium parts, this article describes an effective approach to finishing internal corners.  

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Aerospace

How To Machine Aircraft Titanium: Pricing The Process Instead Of The Tool

Part of a series of articles on more efficient machining of pockets in titanium parts, this article describes the importance of considering all of the costs that are affected by the choice of cutting tool.  

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Turning Tools

10 Considerations When Using Grooving Tools

The dynamics of chip formation and evacuation make grooving in turning operations unique in almost every way. Innovative insert designs and coatings can improve your grooving operation, but to be completely successful, there are some other things you should know.

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Basics

Seminars Explore Vibration Fundamentals

Datastick Systems’ Vibration Basics Training Seminar schedule will kick off January 27-29 outside Washington D. C. near Dulles Airport.

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Basics

Video: Getting Started With Minimum Quantity Lubrication

Minimum quantity lubrication does not require a special machine tool or special tooling. This video makes the case for MQL and describes how to apply it effectively.

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Basics

How Much Are You Leaving On The Table?

A worldwide study reveals that many companies will leave potential productivity gains on the table. Will you?

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DN Solutions
Paperless Parts machine shop software
SolidCAM
JTEKT
Starrett W9400 Touch Screen Indicator
Metal Forming Complex Parts
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