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March, 2009

Features

Thread Milling Takes Off

Advanced machine tool and cutting tool technologies reduce the cost and boost the quality of producing internal threads in aerospace materials.

What are "J" threads?

Benefits of thread milling on CNC machines

A triumph in aerospace

Shop keeps an eye on the horizon for manufacturing success and growth.

Metal bonding sticks in aerospace work

Tooling & Fixturing Department

Custom tools from standard components

New endmills and facemills

Indexable insert chamfering tool

Grooving cutters

Shoulder-milling tools

What is a wiper insert?

Icing plates for holding delicate parts

Hydraulic vise column

Why do some collets have serrations?

How to guarantee success

Software & Controls Department

Precise CAD data repair

High-speed machining in 2D toolpaths

Savings in automated 3D translations

Automation Department

Grind and turn for less part handling

Automated ten-millionths bore accuracy

Two spindles, two turrets, more unmanned operation

Multimedia HMI

Machine Tools Department

Shop works its way into production

EDM for the long stuff

Linear scales provide lift for aerospace accuracy

Grid system tackles the traffic of aircraft component work

Precision EDMed holes

Hyper aerospace output

Shop constantly re-invests for the future

Not all doom and gloom for some

Mori Seiki, Gildemeister in Collaboration Agreement

Changing machine tool market leads to global strategy for maximum efficiency

Shop Operations Department

Faster Milling in a busy forging die shop

Milling cutter technology cuts time in skin milling and cavity milling

Consider these economical alternatives to scrapping older machine tools

Web Exclusive

Mori Seiki, Gildemeister in Collaboration Agreement

Changing machine tool market leads to global strategy for maximum efficiency

Viewpoints

The collapse of manufacturing

Whither Obama and the Congress

Employee free choice

This is wrong for American Manufacturing

The tool-purchasing decision

Practical ideas for weathering a stormy economy