January 2005 Issue

January 2005

Creating A Machine Shop Franchise Template

This contract shop applies basic franchising concepts to maximize efficiency in all aspects of its business. Its intent is not to sow multiple franchise locations, but rather to make its sole facility perform as predictably and profitably as possible.

Features

Featured articles from the January 2005 issue of Modern Machine Shop

CNC & Machine Controls 10 Jan 2005

Turning Ideas Into Parts

To get maximum leverage from its manufacturing know-how, Krieger Machine, a CNC shop in Stuart, Florida, draws on all of its software resources - CAD, CAM and shopfloor programming. The shop relies on KeyCreator from Kubotek as its main CAD resource. Mastercam from CNC Software is its main CAM resource. On the shop floor, conversational programming on the Hurco vertical machining centers proves to be another vital resource. All three systems help the shop succeed as a reliable producer of precision parts for a variety of industries.

13 Dec 2004

End Mill Designed For Ramping

Features of the tool facilitate ramping and other aspects of milling holes and pockets.

Milling Tools 6 Dec 2004

Developing A Safer Way To Machine Magnesium

Machining magnesium is risky business, as the chips and dust generated are flammable. A research consortium has developed a novel way to extract magnesium particles out of the machine by vacuuming them through a hollow tool and spindle during machining.

13 Dec 2004

Service Phone Saves Productive Time

One machine supplier adds a cell phone to the CNC as a way to provide immediate access to service support.

Turn/Mill 6 Dec 2004

Machining More Than Meets The Eye

Manufacturing parts that may be smaller than the chips generated during machining requires more than just the right cutting tool and machine. It requires a micro-mindset that focuses on all aspects of tiny parts processing--handling, inspection, finishing and assembly.