June 2006 Issue

June 2006

Spain Continues To Focus Abroad
Cover Story

Spain Continues To Focus Abroad

This year’s BIEMH show proved that Spain’s machine tool builders, as well as its tooling and accessory manufacturers, are looking outward to a growing global market.

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Features

Featured articles from the June 2006 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Mainstream Technology Keeps Shop On Track
Die/Mold

Mainstream Technology Keeps Shop On Track

In its toolroom, Branchline Trains takes a practical approach to machining with end mills as small as 0.005 inch in diameter.

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The Real Cost Of Runout
Toolholders

The Real Cost Of Runout

A seemingly small amount of runout can still be too large for the tool. Reduce this runout, and tool life or productivity may dramatically increase.

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Laser Measurement Enables Closed-Loop Centerless Grinding

Laser Measurement Enables Closed-Loop Centerless Grinding

This laser measurement system not only measures ground part diameters, but can also signal a grinder's control to make process adjustments on the fly.

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Direct-From-CAM Machining Streamlines Robotic Milling
Automation

Direct-From-CAM Machining Streamlines Robotic Milling

The controller on this robotic milling system drives robot movement directly from a CAM model without requiring a postprocessor to generate machining code.

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Succeeding Beyond A Specialty
Workholding

Succeeding Beyond A Specialty

This shop watched its chosen niche become less profitable. Its response was a dramatic investment in new equipment, along with an information-related change that has made all of the shop’s equipment more cost-effective.

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A Two-Speed Approach To Plunge Roughing
Aerospace

A Two-Speed Approach To Plunge Roughing

In plunge roughing, the strategy is in the stepover.  Here is a plunge roughing strategy that has worked well for Boeing researchers.

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