January 2007 Issue

January 2007

Milling Adaptor: Reach Without Reluctance
Cover Story

Milling Adaptor: Reach Without Reluctance

An alternative to conventional extended-reach toolholders, milling adaptors contain a custom damping mechanism to minimize vibration when milling long overhangs.

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Features

Featured articles from the January 2007 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Cutting To The Model
Die/Mold

Cutting To The Model

This mold shop's cutting tool strategies help it eliminate hand spotting altogether by machining complex molds directly to the CAD model.

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For Mold Shops, Machining To Zero Means There Is Nothing To Hold Them Back

For Mold Shops, Machining To Zero Means There Is Nothing To Hold Them Back

Advanced machining technology enables mold shops to produce cores and cavities without leaving extra stock. Following this trend of “machining to zero” will help make mold production more competitive.

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Where New Machines And Methods Overshadow The Old

Where New Machines And Methods Overshadow The Old

Eclipse Mold makes a good case for high-end machining centers as the basis for effectively machining to zero.

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Worry-Free Mold Making

A mold shop owner describes how he ensures that his shop keeps running smoothly.

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24-7 Coolant Monitoring And Internet Reporting
Aerospace

24-7 Coolant Monitoring And Internet Reporting

This coolant monitoring system automatically adds chemicals to maintain recommended composition. It also automatically stores coolant data and offers shops access to customized reports at a password-protected web portal.

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Bar Puller Basics
Automation

Bar Puller Basics

Bar pullers are cost-effective alternatives to enable automated turning on CNC lathes. This article explains how they work and how shops can benefit from using them.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Is The Driving Force

Doug Noxell knew he had the right software for machining to zero, so he created a shop to add the rest of the capability.

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From Mold Making To Mold Manufacturing

Pro Mold had to change its entire shop culture to make the move to “net machining.” The experience made the company stronger.

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Under Pressure
CAD/CAM

Under Pressure

Using an integrated, single-window solution can alleviate programming bottlenecks, making the transition from design to manufacturing smooth.

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WEIMA
WEIMA
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