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flatness of less than 0.15μm (Figure 4). can be applied, a 2-flute tool provides designs. Lathe spindles are commonly Similar improvements are realized when a backup cutting surface. By reversing gear-driven or contain multiple mecha- machining a vertical wall because the sur- the cutting feed direction while keeping nisms that can transmit vibration to the.
rotating-workpiece approach achieved a ■ Backup cutting edge. When it interface) or pneumatic, with balanced flatness of less than 0.15μm (Figure 4). can be applied, a 2-flute tool provides designs. Lathe spindles are commonly Similar improvements are realized when a backup cutting surface. By reversing gear-driven or contain multiple mecha- machining a vertical wall because the sur- the cutting feed direction while keeping nisms that can transmit vibration to the face finish is determined by the move- the spindle rotation direction the same, workpiece, degrading surface finish. ment accuracy of the machine tool—not the operator can use the second flute. ■ Improved positioning accuracy/ the accuracy of the cutting tool. There are certain limitations to this ap- step incrementation. Precision VMCs ■ Better net-shape accuracy. The proach due to flute geometry, tool diam- offer positioning
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