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Micromachining Powder Metal on a VMC
By refining its micromachining process for powder metal tool steels, this shop has reduced production costs, lead times and secondary bench work for complex tooling components.
It Takes Firm Resolution To Master The Micro
This shop’s experience of successfully machining a micro aneurysm clip in silicon nitride ceramic points out the need to have CAD, CAM and CNC capability at high resolution—plus the commitment to pull it all together.
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Cutting a Micron at a Time
By:
Tim Pennington
When the task is to remove very small amounts of material, this process may be the answer.
Turning to an Alternative for Small, Complex Work
By:
Matt Danford
The QuickTech TT-42 from Absolute Machine Tools provides many of the same advantages as a Swiss-type lathe for small, complex parts that don’t justify the use of a guide bushing.
Keeping Watch on Small Parts
By:
Scott Rathburn
From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.
Video: Micro Inspection at Matrix Tooling
By:
Todd Schuett
Various inspection and measurement resources help a moldmaker produce tooling for tiny molded parts.
Ask the Expert: Micromachining
By:
Modern Machine Shop
Initiate a dialogue with some of the industry's most respected experts. Ask John Bradford a question related to micromachining.
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