August 1997 Issue

August

August 1997

Making Machines Move Faster
Cover Story

Making Machines Move Faster

A convergence of motion control and mechanical technologies is allowing machine tools to achieve remarkable levels of accuracy at breathtaking speeds.

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Features

Featured articles from the August 1997 issue of Modern Machine Shop

It's Within Your Grasp -- It Will Extend Your Reach

It's Within Your Grasp -- It Will Extend Your Reach

Though high speed machining means different things to different people, all of the diverse applications of this process involve performing operations fast enough to break into a new realm of possibilities.

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Should You Balance Your Tools?
Milling Tools

Should You Balance Your Tools?

The answer varies from process to process. Experience is the best guide.

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Cycle Time Is In The Cut Now
Automotive

Cycle Time Is In The Cut Now

High volume machining centers have become so efficient outside the cut that the widest margin for productivity gain is within it.

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Programming For High Speed Machining
CAD/CAM

Programming For High Speed Machining

You'll have to change your NC programming strategy for high speed machining. Here are some quick tips, and some features to look for in your CAM system.

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