Thinning Out: General Industry Coverage
High-feel milling cutters can reduce machining time in roughing applications.
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Rough Going: Testing & Quality Assurance
Low-cost, portable, surface-roughness measurement gages help users perform quick inspections on the shop floor.
Control Group: General Industry Coverage
Shops have plenty to choose from when selecting a machine control.
Whirled Piece: General Industry Coverage
With thread whirling, long, high-helix threads can be produced in difficult-to-machine materials.
Low-Carb Drilling
Low-carbon steel's desirable characteristics also make drilling it a challenge.
Steady as it Guides: General Industry Coverage
While rigid, accurate CNC machine tools and modern drill designs minimize the need for drill bushings, the well-proven concept remains a valuable tool for select applications.
Building a Better Process: General Industry Coverage
A custom machine tool can make economic sense when looking to increase productivity for a specific application.
Capitalizing on Opportunities: General Industry Coverage
Forward-looking moldmaking shops are taking on tool repair as one way to survive the onslaught of foreign competition.
Holding Pattern: General Industry Coverage
Because of their size and shape, aerospace parts require special workholding considerations.
Cutting into MIM: General Industry Coverage
Metal injection molding is growing--and so is the need for tooling.
Equilibrium Adjustment: General Industry Coverage
Considerations when deciding to run hard-balanced or balanceable toolholders.
Holding Forth: General Industry Coverage
Highlights from the Workholding Products Group's 2004 round-table discussion.
