March 2009 Issue
March 2009
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Modern Machine Shop
What Is The Right Way To Become An Aerospace Shop?
This Atlanta shop succeeded at becoming an aircraft-industry parts supplier. The lessons of its success have a lot to do with commitment and enthusiasm.
Read MoreHow To Machine Aircraft Titanium: Getting The Metal Out
Part of a series of articles on machining pockets in titanium parts, this article describes various options for roughing the hard metal efficiently.
Read MoreMulti-Sensor CMM Eases Micro-Measuring
By combining an optical sensor and a touch probe, the F25 CMM from Carl Zeiss enables users to use the same machine platform to perform metrology operations on a variety of miniature parts.
Read MoreVision System Brings On-Machine Measurement To Ram EDM
Vision technology tailored to ram EDM allows shops to measure a part as it remains fixtured on a spark-erosion machine.
Read MoreMMS Online Launches New Aerospace Machining Zone
The newly expanded Zone dedicated to machining aircraft parts includes separate areas focused on machining titanium, machining aluminum and machining composites.
Read MoreHow To Machine Aircraft Titanium: The 8-To-1 Rule For Finishing Walls And Ribs
Part of a series of articles on more efficient machining of pockets in titanium parts, this article makes the case for a tool with many cutting edges, and describes how best to apply it.
Read MoreHow To Machine Aircraft Titanium: Plunge And Sweep For Finishing Corners
Part of a series of articles on more efficient machining of pockets in titanium parts, this article describes an effective approach to finishing internal corners.
Read MoreHow To Machine Aircraft Titanium: Pricing The Process Instead Of The Tool
Part of a series of articles on more efficient machining of pockets in titanium parts, this article describes the importance of considering all of the costs that are affected by the choice of cutting tool.
Read MoreCompact Gaging System Allows In-Process Inspection On Small Grinding Machines
This new gaging system not only is compact enough to install on small grinding machines, but also can measure a part’s OD, ID and length to sub-micron accuracy.
Read MoreLaser On Multi-Sensor Inspection Systems Works In Deep Slots
A new laser system gives multi-sensor measurement equipment more flexibility. This system improves the equipment's ability to measure deep recesses and features with high walls.
Read MoreHow To Machine Aircraft Titanium (Introduction To A Series)
Choose cutters, depths and tool paths with attention to particular steps in the process, and you can machine titanium more efficiently than you might suspect. Boeing offers practical tips.
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