October 2010 Issue
October 2010
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Modern Machine Shop
How is Large-Part Machining Different?
A shop serving the wind-power industry illustrates some of the challenges particular to machining massive workpieces.
Read MoreThe Many Ways Ford Benefits from MQL
Clean machining using minimum quantity lubrication has allowed Ford’s Van Dyke transmission plant to become fundamentally more efficient and effective at manufacturing six-speed automatic transmissions.
Read MoreWebinar: Advantages of an Integrated NC Programming and Simulation Strategy
Learn how an integrated programming and simulation environment can reduce lead time for machine programming.
Read MoreTitanium Calls for a Tight Hold on the Tool
Haimer’s SafeLock System provides pull-out protection for tools in high performance cutting such as the machining of titanium.
Read MoreTool Line Complements Titanium, Stainless Techniques
A notable trend over the past five years or so has been the evolution of techniques for machining hard, difficult-to-cut materials, particularly titanium and stainless steel.
Read MoreTaking Spindle Health Seriously
Minimizing machine downtime became all the more important as this shop began targeting higher-production automotive work. To that end, it is in the early stages of implementing predictive spindle monitoring technology to head off problems that could take out key machines for extended periods of time.
Read MoreAutomotive Machining in Motion
A number of videos showing innovative ways to manufacture automotive components has recently been added to MMS Online. Read about the technologies here and then click to see them in action.
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