High-Speed Machining
Practical Tips For High Speed Machining Of Dies And Molds
In die/mold work, the programmer can make the HSM process dramatically more effective. Here are some tips.
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Chatter Control For The Rest Of Us
This shop finds stable milling speeds quickly using a systematic pattern of test cuts.
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Ten Questions About Chatter
If you want to use a high speed milling spindle to machine aggressively, then information about chatter should be more than just background noise. Here are some basics.
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Self-Improving CNC
This control feature lets a CNC running the same part several times get better and faster with each attempt.
Read MoreUnderstanding Jerk Control
What does "jerk" refer to, and where does it fit into machine performance?
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The Mold Consultant
This mold maker saves customers time and money by getting involved early in the design of molded parts.
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Who's Afraid To Cut To Zero?
Most U.S. mold shops still leave extra stock on the cores and cavities of the molds they machine. This practice is unnecessary and wasteful, say proponents of advanced machining technology.
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Optimize Cutting Efficiency, Optimize Throughput
A machining process based on maximizing cutting efficiency, rather than speeds and feeds, offers aerospace component manufacturers an option to high speed machining when high material removal rates are required. The best strategy may be to apply both machining concepts.
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Mold Machining And Beyond
Adopting high speed machining entailed some surprises. One of the surprises was an unforeseen opportunity for new work.
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When Little Things Mean A Lot
Measurement technology plays a role on machining centers used at high speeds.
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