March 2010 Issue
March 2010
Features
Featured articles from the March 2010 issue of Modern Machine Shop
High Speed Machining's Origin Moment
An important episode for high speed machining illustrates one of the most underappreciated aspects of the value of manufacturing.
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Moving To Magnets Doubles Productivity
Moving from hydraulic to magnetic fixtures enabled this shop to reduce setup time, improve rigidity and eliminate manual operations. As a result, productivity doubled.
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Dial Down or Dial Up?
Vibration analysis may be the machining center’s missing piece. If you haven’t performed this analysis on your high speed machine, you probably don’t know what the machine can do.
Read MoreSpindle Probes Can Automate Trial Machining
An often-overlooked use for spindle probes is in trial machining applications. These applications are useful when a setup person is worried that the cutting tool might not machine a tight-tolerance workpiece attribute correctly on the first try. In this case, an adjustment will be made (commonly using an offset) to ensure that excess material will be left on the attribute.
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The Promise of "High Cube" Machining
Tool paths and a new tool design provide an alternative to high speed machining for achieving high metal removal rates in hard metals on lighter-duty machines.
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When to Mill Keeps Changing
Technology improvements steadily expand the range of tool and die parts that justify high speed machining.
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There Are Apps For That, Too
These two iPhone apps provide manufacturing professionals and students with quick access to helpful cutting tool information directly from their smart phones.
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Training Is Just The First Step
A Show For Shops With Evolving Roles
How To Become A Master Of Deviation
