August 2009
Articles in this issue
Concentric engineering
In addition to handling prototype and production machining, R.E.F. Precision Products LLC, Deer Park, N.Y., provides engineering and productivity consulting se…
Tips for sanding titanium parts
Sanding, or benching, titanium alloy parts is a major cost element of the manufacturing process. Sanding removes burrs and improves surface finish to achieve d…
Training machinists the old-fashioned way
Talking Shop August 2009 column
Post-processing should not work
The creation of a part program for a CNC machine tool usually starts with a part drawing or model that contains the part material, geometry and tolerances.
Grinding Doc: Using the Ra eyeball technique
Dear Doc: I grind small parts with intricate geometries. I'd like to get a handle on what kind of Ra values I'm generating and if the grinding process changes …
Prepare for increasing business regs
As an owner or manager of a machining business, you have your hands full dealing with matters from the front office to the shop and everything in-between. Even…
Spin doctors
Who should perform spindle maintenance in machine shops?
Reaching the apex
Combination tooling, custom fixtures and creative solutions help Apex Precision thrive.
Hit it again, harder
When finishing parts, shops may want to hit them with their best shot. Shot peening can produce longer part life.
High anxiety
Understanding tool geometry and selecting the right tap for different workpiece materials can help take the anxiety out of tapping operations.
Laws of attraction
U.S. companies that adopt electromagnetic workholders heartily endorse the technology.