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Machining And Racing
A visit to an automotive racing trade show revealed how some machining technologies are being applied to the production of hard core racing components.
Read MoreDecoding (Not Interpreting) GD&T
A suite of online applications aims to help all of the personnel involved with a part to read and apply GD&T information accurately.
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Always In The Learning Mode
Finding what works is both a guiding principle and a driving force for this machine tool builder.
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Inspection With X-Ray Vision
Could detecting and quantifying the internal flaws of complex parts be as easy as operating a microwave oven? Kevin Legacy, manager of computed tomography (CT) and engineering at Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation, thinks so. He compares the manufacturer's Actis line of industrial CT systems to the one-button operation of the kitchen appliance.
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Big Inspection With Little Difficulty
A portable laser tracker let this shop increase not only its machining range, but also the range of its services to customers.
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Compliant Machining Of Composite Wings
Bell Helicopter created a systematic, scripted process to machine composite wing skins and structural components for the V-22 Osprey vertical takeoff aircraft. Custom software ensures there is no deviation from the script.
Read MoreUntethering Bore Measurement
In certain applications, wireless transmission through Bluetooth technology can significantly enhance both the economy and versatility of a gage.
Read MoreBlade Grinding’s Need For Speed
A grinding technique akin to high speed machining offers an alternate method for grinding nickel-alloy blades and vanes used in turbine engines.
Read MoreProgramming From Memory
Go beyond crib books. Using a CAM-based knowledge library does more than just speed programming—it can also make machining more consistent throughout the shop.
Read MoreRe: MMS Extra
I toured a Seattle-area shop a couple of years ago to profile its success adopting a lean manufacturing mindset. While talking with the shop’s vice president, I found out that his facility had recently been experiencing a number of power outages.
Read MoreLow-Speed Machines Benefit From Tool Balancing
In addition to improved cutting tool life and surface finish, there are other reasons why shops should consider an in-house balancing system for toolholder assemblies used on low-rpm machine tools.
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