October 2006 Issue

October 2006

Involving Operators In The Maintenance Process

Every company is faced with the challenge of having too many things to do and too few resources to do them. Unfortunately, an important activity that often suffers from this lack of resources is equipment maintenance, or more specifically, preventive maintenance.

Features

Featured articles from the October 2006 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Workforce Development 30 Aug 2006

Finishing Process Extends Life Of Cutting Tools And Components

By applying compressive forces and abrasive media to cutting tools or workpieces, this surface finishing process improves component wear resistance and lubricity.

High-Speed Machining 11 Oct 2006

Everything Changes

Through a sweeping transition to high speed machining, a Maryland contract shop realizes its goal of same-day, "in by 9, out by 5" turnaround.

Parts Cleaning 19 Sep 2006

For Laser Shops: Oxidation Retaliation

In an effort to prevent field paint failures, OEMs can no longer accept parts with the oxide buildup. A mechanical means of removal such as hand buffing or grit blasting is commonly practiced. However, these time-consuming and often labor-intensive processes can represent a substantial expense, and they can also introduce inconsistencies.

Milling Tools 9 Oct 2006

Cutting Tools For High Speed Milling Of Aluminum

Go with the flow—chip flow, that is. The uninterrupted flow of the soft aluminum chip determines the design of the end mills that Metlfab uses.

20 Oct 2006

CNC Machining Fuels Guitar Innovations

Could Ron Thorn produce a gorgeous electric guitar completely by hand? Sure. Would he now that he has a “metalworking” CNC machine tool? Probably not.

Five-Axis 4 Oct 2006