February 1998 Issue
February 1998
Features
Featured articles from the February 1998 issue of Modern Machine Shop
The Flow Through CAM
The route from CAD to CAM to CNC can meet blockage both upstream and downstream from the programmer. However, this shop cleared away most of the obstacles to efficient electronic transfer just by updating its CAM system. The results include a new level of efficiency and new capabilities for a 10-year-old machine.
Read MoreEDM Market Dictates New Machine's Features
Japanese EDM builder Sodick is introducing a new wire EDM model to the U.S. market at this year's Westec show in March, 1998.
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Why Not Change What You're Doing?
This Canadian screw machine shop built early success with automatic and mechanical multispindles. Introduction of rotary transfer technology has accelerated growth and helped solve other production problems. Here's why they made the move and how it has impacted their shop.
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Installing That First EDM
This shop did it right. Their experiences provide useful guidelines for successfully installing a wire machine in a shop new to EDM.
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Lowering The High Ground
Play The Tax Game Right: Get By Giving
Reverse Engineering--A Valuable Service
The Kids Are Alright
Gaging Distance Between Hole Centers
