Three Paths Forward
Software options from basic to advanced for on-machine part measurement.
Topic
Testing & Quality Assurance
The Squeeze Is On
Ensuring accurate measurement of parts with ever tighter tolerances. As part tolerances continue to tighten across the board, accurately and consistently measuring them becomes more of a challenge.
Express Checkout
Upgrades and multifunction technology improve CMM inspections.
Controlling Quality
Using on-machine inspection to check part quality can reduce lead times.
Rough Going
Low-cost, portable, surface-roughness measurement gages help users perform quick inspections on the shop floor.
Finishing Fast
Obtaining a fine surface finish when high-speed machining.
Sizing Up Nickel
Due to the exceptional strength of IN 100, INCO 718 and other nickel-based alloys, they're difficult to machine. The author, who spent 40 years endmilling these aerospace materials, discusses their unique characteristics and methods for successfully machining them.
Sparkling Performance
Author discusses the advantages of CVD-diamond tools compared to other types of diamond tools. He also explains how CVD-diamond tools are manufactured and gives case histories involving their usage.
Clean Sweep
Equipping toolchangers with nylon abrasive-filament brushes can greatly enhance process economics and the flow of parts. Case histories of in-machine deburring operations support these contentions, and the author describes how such systems should work.
A Break in the Action
The author offers tips about making interrupted cuts while turning. He also discusses the differences between interrupted cuts in turning and milling and various types of materials.
Hands Free
Shop owners who operate multitask machines talk about the time and cost benefits of producing parts in a single chucking. They also discuss some of the problems they had when adopting the technology. Accompanying Articles focus on a multitask users group and machine that hard-turns and grinds.
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