October 2012 Issue
October 2012
Features
Featured articles from the October 2012 issue of Modern Machine Shop
Crash Protection for Spindles
The Jakob spindle protection system is designed to shield shock-sensitive spindle components such as bearings from the potentially damaging forces of a spindle collision.
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Managing Machining’s Thermal Effects
Thermal growth is an inherent factor in any machining process. Here's how one company constructs its machines to adapt to changing thermal conditions.
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Making the Move to Multitasking
Implementing a done-in-one approach to production has to be managed carefully. This shop seems to have made all the right moves in what has turned out to be a truly transformative experience.
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Consistency Is Key to Titanium
An important part of this shop’s successful approach to titanium machining is a toolpath strategy that keeps the load on the cutter constant. Another important element is the way this shop captures and reapplies what it learns about how effective it can be in this metal.
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Video: CT Scanning for Injection Molding
A mold maker discusses its experience with computed tomography scanning for inside and outside inspection of delicate molded parts.
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Using Other People’s Money
Continuous Improvement: It Is Worth the Effort
How to Improve G10
Data Collection Goes Wireless
Data Collection Goes Wireless
