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Flight Path: Turning Performance
Article December 15, 2011
Flight Path: Turning Performance
Courtesy of Lockheed MartinThe Lockheed Martin Hercules transport, one of many aircraft to use actuator systems manufactured by Triumph Activation Systems.Making the systems that keep 'big birds' flying straight.Boeing's 787 Dreamliner generated positive news in October when its first commercial flight, by All Nippon Airlines, landed in Hong Kong.
A Pitch for Thread Grinding
Article December 15, 2011
A Pitch for Thread Grinding
When accuracy counts, thread grinding shines. It may not be a new twist, but thread grinding is still one of the most accurate ways to produce internal and external threads.
Set, Ready, Go: Tool Presetting
Article December 15, 2011
Set, Ready, Go: Tool Presetting
The price range for a new presetter is wide—units supplied by sources for this article range from $8,000 to $85,000 or more. But even a lower price model might be difficult for a shop to justify.
Bulldozing big workpieces: Drilling Performance
Article October 15, 2011
Bulldozing big workpieces: Drilling Performance
END USER: MSI Corp., (724) 567-6500, www.msicorporation.com. CHALLENGE: Effectively cut a large amount of material on older machines without damaging cutting tools. SOLUTION: A milling cutter tooled with inserts that enable a large DOC at a low horsepower.
XXL measurement: CMM Inspection
Article October 15, 2011
XXL measurement: CMM Inspection
END USER: Milwaukee Machine Works Inc., (414) 476-3285, www.milwaukeemachineworks.com. CHALLENGE: More accurately measure and document extremely large parts. SOLUTION: An ultraprecise coordinate measuring machine with a capacity for large parts.
Hold your fire: General Industry Coverage
Article October 15, 2011
Hold your fire: General Industry Coverage
END USER: Colt Defense LLC, (800) 241-2485, www.colt.com. CHALLENGE: Eliminate concerns about part accuracy and cutting tool runout when machining faster than 9,000 rpm. SOLUTION: A press-fit toolholding system.
Flexible productivity: General Industry Coverage
Article October 15, 2011 Alan Richter
Flexible productivity: General Industry Coverage
The Look Ahead feature in the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine mentions a CNC rotary transfer machine that approaches the productivity of a mechanically controlled machine and can produce microscale parts.
An inspiring tale: Turning Performance
Article October 15, 2011
An inspiring tale: Turning Performance
The Lead Angle editorial by Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks ponders the question, "What inspires people to do their best?"
Self-aware roughing toolpaths
Article October 15, 2011
Self-aware roughing toolpaths
The Get With The Program column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine discusses Mastercam's Dynamic Mill, which offers self-aware roughing toolpaths.
From machines to putting greens
Article October 15, 2011
From machines to putting greens
Part Time column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine visits with an Indianapolis shop that machines robotic mower components.
Don’t forget to file
Article October 15, 2011
Don’t forget to file
Shop Operations column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine urges shops to remember to file. Don't overlook filing.

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