February 2007 Issue
February 2007
Features
Featured articles from the February 2007 issue of Modern Machine Shop
Blade Grinding’s Need For Speed
A grinding technique akin to high speed machining offers an alternate method for grinding nickel-alloy blades and vanes used in turbine engines.
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Programming From Memory
Go beyond crib books. Using a CAM-based knowledge library does more than just speed programming—it can also make machining more consistent throughout the shop.
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A Highly Complementary Combo
Wire EDM and abrasive waterjet go together well, especially for cutting aluminum.
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Steady-Rest Fixture Fixes Runout At The Ends
A shop developed this simple solution for turning long shafts that have straightness error. A fixture holds the bowed shaft out-of-round in the steady rest so that the two ends can still turn concentrically.
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Low-Speed Machines Benefit From Tool Balancing
In addition to improved cutting tool life and surface finish, there are other reasons why shops should consider an in-house balancing system for toolholder assemblies used on low-rpm machine tools.
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Why Lose A Lifetime Of Wealth Accumulation To The IRS?
Are You Stereotyping Your Manufacturing Web Site?
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Things You Should Know About Digital Height Gages
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