Wheels Up: 5-Axis Machining
New materials, the need for lightweight parts and the burgeoning size of some aircraft challenge manufacturers of landing gear components.
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Speed and accuracy island: Trade Shows & Events
February 2009 Part Time column
Tool Story
One of the largest cutting tool companies in the world began as a kitchen-table operation in a remote part of Israel.
Turning Implants
As the orthopedic implant market grows, manufacturers and shops search for new turning center technology to ensure a competitive edge.
Wind Power Parts: CMM Inspection
As wind power makes significant inroads into the energy-generation infrastructure, machining wind turbine parts provides opportunities for diversification and growth.
In the (Small) Groove: Turning Performance
Grooving miniature parts requires a conservative cutting approach and a choice between solid-carbide and insertable tools.
Grinding: A pictorial odyssey
An examination of the grinding process through the lens of an electron microscope.
Fail-Safe CAM
Computer-aided error detection and prevention routines for CAM programs not only help prevent disaster—they improve machine efficiency too.
Building bridges: Drilling Performance
Quality Industries Inc. has always been quick to react to new trends by reinventing itself.
Polygon Power: CMM Inspection
With its patent expired, the Coromant Capto modular toolholding system is now governed by an ISO standard.
Walk On By: General Industry Coverage
Carbide drill with unique design reportedly minimizes walking while extending tool life.
Hard Made Easier: Trade Shows & Events
Case histories and comments about hard milling in die and mold shops.
