September 2011 Issue
September 2011
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Modern Machine Shop
Automated Production on HMCs Requires Automated Gaging
An innovative approach to automated gaging helps deal with a fundamental challenge inherent to a flexible, multi-machine environment: Many machines with many operations multiply the chances for error.
Read MoreApplying Inductive Technology to Detect Grinding Burn
This sensor-based technology for gear measuring machines quickly detects grinding burn and other imperfections on the surface of ground gears and related components.
Read MoreSizing up the Digital Optical Comparator
A digital optical comparator uses a CAD file instead of a template or overlay film. More importantly, the digital comparator not only measures dimensions, but it also actively compares the measurements with nominal values, thus making it truly a gage for accepting or rejecting a part.
Read MoreCycle Efficiency
Automated machining processes enable this maker of high-performance mountain bike parts to manufacture efficiently with minimal staff.
Read MoreGearing Up to Make Big Gears
Over the years, this Indiana job shop/contract manufacturer developed a specialty in gear making. Now it is taking this specialty to a grander scale. Two large machines for high-precision internal gear grinding are the main anchors of the company’s new precision grinding room.
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