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Author
Charles M. Boyles
Charles M. Boyles, CPE, is technical editor for Cutting Tool Engineering.
Designer Materials
There's something new under the sun for aerospace composites.
Managed Fluid Care
Managing the machining of medical parts includes tracking cutting fluids.
Repeat Performance
The art of machining classic shotguns.
Cutting it with Saws
Close tolerances and automated material handling characterize today's sawing.
Dimensions of Aerospace
Inside a world-class aerospace manufacturing facility.
No-Fly Zone
An effective chuck maintenance program clears the air of flying parts.
Rocket Science 101: Workholding
Proper fixturing is critical when machining aerospace components.
Enhanced Performance
The use of compacted graphite iron is continuing to grow, particularly for automobile castings. The benefits of CG iron vs. gray cast iron are its ability to handle heat better and better machinability. The author gives an overview of the material's characteristics and discusses feed-and-speed considerations when machining CG iron.