December 1995 Issue

December 1995

Cover Story

DNC: Faster And Better -- Part Two

In the first part of this series, we described proven methods for faster downloading of NC programs over a serial line. This conclusion addresses the other two bottlenecks of DNC, processing and machining, and how these affect the quality of your parts.

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Features

Featured articles from the December 1995 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Grinding

Production ID Grinding -- Change In The Wind?

High volume ID grinding, long a bastion of hydraulic and mechanical machines, is seeing an emergence of electromechanical designs that compete with these ubiquitous old workhorses. Here's some current technology one machine builder chose to do the job.

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Grinding

Double-Disc Grinding On The Move

The double-disc grinding process is consolidating its position in automotive applications but is moving into other industries. Double-disc grinders are now easier to operate, and they have added capabilities for control flexibility, precision process control, faster changeovers, and grinding of nontraditional materials.

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Workholding

Special Chucks Or Special Jaws?

Gripping difficult parts for turning operations sometimes requires something other than a standard chucking solution. The question is: Should you go to a special-purpose chuck, or can a tailored set of top jaws do the job?

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