June 2012 Issue
June 2012
Features
Featured articles from the June 2012 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.
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Optical 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.
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Large-Part Additive Manufacturing
These articles sample possibilities for additive manufacturing of large metal parts.
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Key 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.
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Fully 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.
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Validating 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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Three Habits to Manage and Improve Your Company
From Baby Boom to Estate-Planning Boom
Losing Accuracy One Micron at a Time
Deep and Simple
MBI Shows Consistent Growth for Industry
