Micromachining
Getting To Submicron Accuracy
Machie tools designed for submicron accuracy and subminiature workpieces are following design strategies that depart from conventional practice. The Hyper2J from Makino is described as a case in point.
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Machining More Than Meets The Eye
Manufacturing parts that may be smaller than the chips generated during machining requires more than just the right cutting tool and machine. It requires a micro-mindset that focuses on all aspects of tiny parts processing--handling, inspection, finishing and assembly.
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Wire EDM Goes Horizontal
Wire EDM (electrical discharge machining) has been configured with the wire in a vertical orientation for decades, so the appearance of a wire machine that orients the wire horizontally is truly a novel development.
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Leveraging Little Holes To Lure Additional Work
Not many contract shops can drill a 0.001-inch hole. This one can, and it uses its micro-hole-making capabilities to attract more 'traditional' machining work from its customers.
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New Lasers Are Mainstreaming Micro-Machining
Technical demands from the electronic, medical, aerospace and other industries are pushing the boundaries of micro-machining to smaller and more precise tolerances. The application of laser technology is pacing the demands from industry for smaller geometries and increasingly tighter specifications.
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Micro Milling At 1/2 Million RPM
Researchers aim to develop a spindle that accounts for the differences between macro and micro machining.
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Non-Traditional Methods For Making Small Holes
Consider these alternatives when conventional drilling can't do the job.
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