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The Evolution of the Y Axis on Turn-Mill Machines
Introduced to the turn-mill machine tool design in about 1996, the Y axis was first used on a single-spindle, mill-turn lathe with a subspindle. The idea of a Y axis on a CNC originated from the quality limitation of polar interpolation and the difficulty in programming, not from electronic advances in controls or servomotor technology as one might commonly think.
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Dealing with a Materials Shortage
Materials suppliers discuss strategies for coping with the supply challenges of today's market.
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When the Valley Shook
Today, just like any other day since the industrial revolution, our society is ripe for manufacturing entrepreneurs to lead.
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Many machining applications require custom solutions.
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Laser Workstation for High-Precision Markings and Engravings
Marking can play a key role in tracking and traceability of parts in both the production process and in customer applications. While a number of different marking methods are used, like any other operation, the focus often needs to be not only on efficiency and effectiveness, but also on precision.
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Manufacturer 'Softens' Hard Gage Costs with Software-Driven Gage
A software-driven comparative gage is starting to soften the cost for numerous hard gages at aero-engine component maker Meyer Tool Inc.
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Turn-Mill Classics
Here are trailers for some of the classic articles on turn-mill multitasking. This is a broad showing of turn-mill technology in the form of machines, processes, programming and applications.
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78th Annual Meeting Heads to Texas
The Precision Machined Products Association’s (PMPA) 78th Annual Meeting is coming to Texas Hill Country, October 21-25, 2011.
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Technical Member Profile: Prince Industries
Prince Industries Inc. is a globally recognized premier manufacturer of precision machined and sheet metal fabricated components.
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Where Skills and Talent Come From
Each and every one of the students that participated demonstrated to me that they were qualified, thoughtful, skilled and competent practitioners in the field of Design, Analyze, Manufacture, Test and Perform.
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Cryogenic Treatment and Cutting Tool Life
All users can say is it works. Why it works is less clear, but this overview paints a better picture.
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Time to Raise Prices
Despite the reports from the Fed that inflation is in check, everyone realizes that the cost of materials is, and has been, increasing.
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