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Exact Replica: Inspection Efficiency
From simple bushings to critical engine components, producing replacement aircraft parts requires unwavering commitment.
Heat Handlers: Turning Performance
Nickel-base superalloys can withstand hot and tough conditions, but are difficult to machine.
Speed Thrills: Turning Performance
Swiss Automation's success is based on machining complex parts quickly, accurately and consistently.
Two (or More) for One
Multiple-operation cylindrical grinding machines enable shops to complete parts in a single setup.
Motivating with money: People & Companies
Money as a motivational tool can take the form of an employee's pay rate, commissions, bonuses and, perhaps once a certain level of seniority is reached, paid…
Using mode shapes to overcome vibration
Measuring or modeling the natural frequencies and mode shapes is a useful step in avoiding or eliminating vibration problems.
Rigging and lifting safely: Turning Performance
In the olden days, riggers were the guys on the ground placing slings and chains around the object to be moved while the crane operator waited for their…
Better workholding improves machining
Ever since CNC machining became the dominant method to cut and grind metal, a perception has existed that machining can be manipulated and easily simplified.
Horizontal Autopilot: General Industry Coverage
Manufacturers are using unattended horizontal machining cells to improve productivity and quality.
General-purpose tool shines on tough job
END USER: Kline Oilfield Equipment Inc., (918) 445-0588, www.klinetools.com.
Thread milling tops tapping
END USER: Thortex Inc., (503) 654-5726, www.thortexinc.com.
The right option: Medical Manufacturing
END USER: Southwest Greene International Inc., (760) 639-4960, www.greenegroup.com.
Look, no batteries: General Industry Coverage
A wirelessly powered machining sensor system.
Stirring runout to zero: General Industry Coverage
A hydraulic expansion toolholder that can be adjusted to have zero runout accuracy.
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