February 2007 Issue
February 2007
Features
Featured articles from the latest 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.
Read MoreProgramming 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.
Read MoreA Highly Complementary Combo
Wire EDM and abrasive waterjet go together well, especially for cutting aluminum.
Read MoreSteady-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.
Read MoreLow-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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