February 1999 Issue

February 1999

Race To The Rocket
Cover Story

Race To The Rocket

Integrated CAD/CAM software helped this custom-car shop bring five-axis machining in-house to create a one-off concept racer.

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Features

Featured articles from the February 1999 issue of Modern Machine Shop

Smart And Efficient
CAD/CAM

Smart And Efficient

Deft use of macros for 'family-of-features' NC programming allows this compressor manufacturer to do in minutes what once took hours, and get more consistent machining processes in the bargain.

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Robots Join EDM and Graphite Mill for Fast Mold Production
Automation

Robots Join EDM and Graphite Mill for Fast Mold Production

An EDM plus a robot makes a dynamic duo. A graphite mill plus a robot makes another. Put them all together in one shop and you have a radical new way to speed mold production.

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Today's CNC Gives You More Control
CNC & Machine Controls

Today's CNC Gives You More Control

Greater processing speed in combination with more sophisticated software is delivering high functionality, even on modestly priced machining centers.

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Why We Couldn't Live Without EDM
Basics

Why We Couldn't Live Without EDM

A shop discusses some of the ways that EDM solves problems and creates opportunities in parts manufacturing. Wire EDM, ram EDM, and small-hole EDM all play a key role.

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