May 2010 Issue
May 2010
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Modern Machine Shop
New Waterjet Technology Offers Micromachining Alternative
Micro Waterjet LLC offers a machine that overcomes the lack of positioning accuracy and limited cutting stream control that have historically barred waterjet from work at the micro scale.
Read MoreAnother Angle On HSM
The savings in setup time were welcome enough, but this mold maker found that a 3+2 machining center also accelerated its use of high speed machining.
Read MoreIs it Time to Consider a GPO?
For today’s small- and mid-sized manufacturers, group purchasing organizations can offer more than just better pricing on supplies and raw materials.
Read MoreBeyond Milling or Grinding
Ultrasonic machining opens new possibilities for NASA engineers using previously unmachinable materials.
Read MoreFinished Molds Overnight
In the highly competitive athletic footwear market, moving from concept to design to production at breathtaking speed is imperative. Fast and efficient five-axis machining is a key accelerator in this process.
Read MoreThe Progress of a Progressive Die Maker
This shop sees no long-term threat in the reality of lower prices. Machine tool investments related to various die components allow the shop to use skilled labor more efficiently.
Read MoreDual Master Air Gaging Systems
Choosing a single master or dual master air gaging system can be difficult. Understanding the similarities and differences--in performance, price and philosophy--can help a user make the best choice for their application.
Read MoreIn Waterjet, Fast Cutting Found at Lower Pressure
Testing compared abrasive waterjet machining of steel and aluminum at different levels of pump pressure.
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