Chatter-free finish: General Industry Coverage
A software application to identify and monitor chatter when machining.
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Sector report: medical parts
Despite setbacks and challenges, the orthopedic implant market is set to grow.
Making one-of-a-kind knee implants: Medical Manufacturing
The amount of advanced CNC equipment in Micron Product's orthopedic machining work cell has doubled in the past 5 years, while the number of programmer/machinists has remained about the same due to the use of more efficient, advanced CAM technology.
Keeping machines and operators cool and clean
Shops today are more aware of environmental conditions. Mist collectors and electrostatic air cleansers are not uncommon and many manufacturers realize there's little chance of attracting high-caliber work from customers when the shop is a pigsty.
Why Beta Titanium Alloys Pose Challenges for Machining
Mark Larson, a titanium process R&D manager for Makino Inc., answers 10 questions about machining titanium alloys.
Preventive maintenance an important part of a shop’s routine
Preventive maintenance can drastically reduce the frequency and the extent of the damage when machine tools and other shop equipment break. Most machine tool builders and other equipment providers will provide the necessary maintenance steps to keep equipment up and running. But how those steps are taken is up to each shop.
Cool groove: Turning Performance
The importance of effectively cooling the cutting zone when grooving.
All-or-nothin’ burn: General Industry Coverage
Water is an effective heat conductor, and, if you get an adequate supply of coolant within the pores of the wheel, the coolant will absorb about 70 percent of the heat.
Heavy-Duty Hydro: 5-Axis Machining
Hydraulic vises ofer accurate workholding for workpieces large and small.
When to adopt a new technology
Determining the appropriate time to implement new technology.
Layout work tips and tricks
Tips and tricks for performing layout work.
Honing tech lifts aerospace business
Produce flight-critical hydraulic pumps more rapidly and precisely. A multifeed honing system.
