December 1996 Issue
December 1996
Features
Featured articles from the December 1996 issue of Modern Machine Shop
Four Considerations For Selecting Chucks And Arbors
For many rotational part applications, both ID and OD, a standard three-jaw chuck is sufficient. But if more specialized workholding is needed, here are some questions you must consider.
Read MoreZ Axis Opens New Doors For Jig Grinding
With the addition of full three-axis contouring capabilities, jig grinding is poised to take on new 3D applications.
Read MoreDemystify The Grinding Process
Understanding the cause-and-effect relationships within the grinding process helps make grinding more controllable and more predictable.
Read MoreDouble-Disc Grinder Helps Manufacturer Of Hand Tools Strengthen Quality Control
A newly designed vertical double-disc grinding machine is allowing a leading manufacturer of multi-purpose hand tools to maintain control of tight dimensional tolerances, and excellent surface finish quality, in finish-grinding tool components.
Read MoreSteel Rod Mill Uses Flexible Programming For Grinding Of Carbide Forming Rolls
Two grinding operations are typically performed on these carbide rolls. The first is a topping operation (an OD operation) using a straight-faced 14-inch diamond OD grinding wheel. The second operation is form grinding the pass configuration.
Read MoreFagor Expands CNC Presence in U.S.
Fagor, a large electronics firm from Spain is also one of the world's larger players in CNC and related technology.
Read MoreIntegrated Manufacturing Environment Delivers Services Faster, Smarter
To meet the accelerating pace of product design, major corporations are outsourcing high-level engineering and production tasks: subcontractors and service providers like Compression, Inc. find themselves bidding not just to provide parts, but to assist their customers in executing core functions of the product development process within ever tighter time frames.
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Some Thoughts About Value
Mentor, Protege--We're Both
