June 2012 Issue
June 2012
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Modern Machine Shop
CAM Considerations for Plunge Roughing
Plunge roughing is often more complicated than it appears. Here’s how one CAM program addresses some common challenges associated with this technique.
Read MoreOptical Profile Grinder Has Digital Vision
This reciprocating CNC profile grinder uses a digital profile derived from a CAD file to replace the chart or overlay required for optical profile grinders.
Read MoreLarge-Part Additive Manufacturing
These articles sample possibilities for additive manufacturing of large metal parts.
Read MoreKey Elements of the World’s Largest Inverted VTL
A number of noteworthy design elements enable this inverted vertical turret lathe to accurately and effectively machine very large components.
Read MoreFully Committed to Zero Stock Machining
Milling critical mold surfaces to final size (or even a “tenth” undersize) literally leaves no margin for error. This takes absolute confidence in every aspect of the machining process, as well as absolute confidence that the results are worthwhile.
Read MoreValidating CAD Translation Accuracy Prior to Machining
An add-on to Verisurf or Mastercam, this product quickly compares translated CAD models to an OEM’s authority models to determine translation accuracy.
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