April 2006 Issue
April 2006
Features
Featured articles from the April 2006 issue of Modern Machine Shop
Two Environmental Directives To Note
Not long ago, directives issued by governmental bodies outside the United States were often safely ignored by manufacturers in this country. Today, U.S. companies have to pay attention to laws and regulations coming from other countries because non-compliance may keep products made here out of key emerging markets.
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An Affordable, Secure Way To Exchange 3D CAD Models
Shops no longer need 3D CAD software to view 3D CAD models.
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Strategic Magnetic Workholding
Switching to a modular form of magnetic workholding enabled this global retread supplier to accommodate a greater number of parts in one setup while accelerating cycle times.
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How To Handle Tall Wire EDM Work
Modular workpiece fixturing plays a vital role in this shop’s quest to win larger, more difficult wire EDM jobs.
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The Hard Milling Imperative
Hard milling allows mold components to be machined in the hardened state, thus skipping several expensive and time-consuming processes such as electrical discharge machining and hand polishing.
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Self- And Datum-Referenced Form Measurements
A Well-Guarded Secret Revealed
Commitment And Accountability
MMS Support For Your Web Strategies
