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■ March ’09 sales edge up U.S. cutting tool sales rose $21,195 two previous years’ February-to-March February to March; in 2008, they grew from February to March, an increase sales periods, according to the United $2 million during the same period. CTE consistent with—though significantly States Cutting Tool Institute. In 2007, For more information, contact USCTI at.
industry stats ■ March ’09 sales edge up U.S. cutting tool sales rose $21,195 two previous years’ February-to-March February to March; in 2008, they grew from February to March, an increase sales periods, according to the United $2 million during the same period. CTE consistent with—though significantly States Cutting Tool Institute. In 2007, For more information, contact USCTI at smaller than—figures posted during the total sales climbed $24.5 million from (216) 241-7333 or [email protected]. Total billings 2008 2009 $175M $155M $154M $148.4M $147.5M $149M $147.3M
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Tackling Titanium
Maximizing productivity and calculating required machining power when facemilling titanium alloys. Titanium is a reactive metal used for cult-to-machine metals, especially when (α) phase. At about 1,620° F (880° C), making parts. Other reactive metals in- facemilling. To manage this problem, this phase transforms to a body-cen-.
Tackling Titanium Maximizing productivity and calculating required machining power when facemilling titanium alloys. Titanium is a reactive metal used for cult-to-machine metals, especially when (α) phase. At about 1,620° F (880° C), making parts. Other reactive metals in- facemilling. To manage this problem, this phase transforms to a body-cen- clude magnesium, hafnium, zirconium the following data should be considered: tered cubic structure known as beta (β) and depleted uranium. The reactive met- ■ Titanium alloy properties, phase. The combination of these crystal- als are pyrophoric, creating potential fire ■ Principal geometry of facemills, lographic phases through addition of al- hazards. Special precautionary measures ■ Suitable cutting tool materials, loying elements and thermomechanical allow managing this problem, such as ■ Machining parameters, and processing is the basis for
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machine technology spindle must run at the programmed the stable spindle speeds move and the torque-setting fixture. If the torque is too speed. permissible chatter-free DOCs change. high, the holder’s stiffness could increase, The style of toolholder also matters. Other repeatability items might be but the damping would be lost. If the.
staying sharp machine technology spindle must run at the programmed the stable spindle speeds move and the torque-setting fixture. If the torque is too speed. permissible chatter-free DOCs change. high, the holder’s stiffness could increase, The style of toolholder also matters. Other repeatability items might be but the damping would be lost. If the Collet-type, hydraulic, shrink-fit, Wel- less obvious. For example, with a collet- torque is low, the stiffness could be too don and other holders all have different type toolholder, the torque on the collet low and—even worse—the tool might dynamic properties. It might be possible nut can affect repeatability. Most manu- pull out of the holder. While on the topic to adjust the part program to account for facturers of collet-type toolholders spec- of torque, for an ISO or CAT toolholder, the geometric change caused by a new ify a torque on t
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Go-to tools END USER: Ace Manufacturing Industries Inc. Green Bay, Wis., produces components On the other hand, “we always have pro- CHALLENGE: Productively mill for manufacturers of agricultural equip- totype runs that are hot. They call and a variety of parts ment. The majority of the parts are ma- they want it by Friday,” said Kris Hanson, in production and.
productive times Go-to tools END USER: Ace Manufacturing Industries Inc. (920) 434-7202 Ace Manufacturing Industries Inc., jobs often repeat under blanket orders. www.ami-mfg.com Green Bay, Wis., produces components On the other hand, “we always have pro- CHALLENGE: Productively mill for manufacturers of agricultural equip- totype runs that are hot. They call and a variety of parts ment. The majority of the parts are ma- they want it by Friday,” said Kris Hanson, in production and chined from cast and ductile iron. Part the company’s manufacturing engineer. prototype volumes.
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