April 2012 Issue
April 2012
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Modern Machine Shop
Auto EDM Wire Changers Compete at the High End
Automatic EDM wire-change capability can improve efficiency and reduce costs for high-end tool and die work, especially parts with small internal radii.
Read MoreAvoiding Bandsaw Blunders
Two representatives from Simonds International offer five tips for avoiding common bandsaw mistakes.
Read MoreCylindrical Drive Shaft Motors Replace Ballscrews on Upgraded Wire EDMs
In addition to linear shaft motor technology, the MV series from Mitsubishi EDM now features a redesigned automatic wire rethreading system, an enhanced power supply and high speed communication in the servo system, among other advances.
Read MoreThe Case for Custom Fixturing
Photos of custom fixtures illustrate the types of applications that call for non-standard workholding.
Read MoreUpon Further (A3) Review
Using lean manufacturing’s A3 problem-solving process, Genesis Attachments found that magnetic workholding could provide greater benefits than simply getting parts on and off machines faster.
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