Various inspection and measurement resources help a moldmaker produce tooling for tiny molded parts.
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Machining Centers
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Small Engine Precision Fuels Fifth-Axis Production Workholding Concept
The challenge holding tight tolerances for its billet RC helicopter engine components drove this company to develop an innovative fifth-axis tombstone device to complete multiple parts on an HMC in one setup.
Lean Manufacturing
Video: Grouping HMCs For Greater Efficiency...
VIDEO. In a lean machining facility, grouping horizontal machining centers close together allows a small number of operators to use the machines efficiently.
Cutting Tools
Video: Checking Toolholder Runout
This short video explains how to check the runout on a collet chuck toolholder.
High Speed Machining
Milling with Air...
... not to mention grinding with air. Thanks to high speed spindles powered by shop air, this job shop expands the work its VMCs can do.
Turning
The Buzz about the B Axis
The rotating milling head is a defining feature on a turn-mill machine designed for efficient production of complex parts in low volumes.
MISC
Wire EDM with a Twist...
Most wire EDM units feature a wire electrode that passes vertically from an upper to lower wire guide system.
