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Aerospace

More Efficient Turbine Blade Milling

Video shows a multitasking machine milling a turbine blade in a cycle that few machining centers could replicate.

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What Makes it Swiss?

This sequence shows the bushless collet and housing in various locations along its stroke.

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Job Shop for Work that Can’t Be Jobbed Out

An assortment of parts produced at the Warner Robins shop Some of the more interesting job shops we find are not technically “job shops” at all.

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Basics

Learning from Other Software Users

Some of the best ideas about how to use a product come from other users.

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Jan. 2010 Industrial Production

The Federal Reserve has released its data for January 2010 industrial production.

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Jan. 2010 Housing Permits

Housing permits are a key leading indictor for construction machinery industrial production.

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CAD/CAM

What 64-Bit Technology Means For CAM Systems

GibbsCAM 2010 adds 64-bit support as an option, preparing for a future where 64-bit computing is the norm and also offering significant benefits to some GibbsCAM customers. This article offers information to help you appreciate the considerations associated with moving to a 64-bit computing environment.

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Jan. 2010 Housing Permits Up 8.5%

Housing permits are a key leading indictor for construction machinery industrial production. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, housing permits in January 2010 were 39,400, an increase of 8.5% compared to January 2009.

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Aerospace

High Speed Machining's Origin Moment

An important episode for high speed machining illustrates one of the most underappreciated aspects of the value of manufacturing.

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91ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ÎÛ Blog Goes Live

Our audience is changing—seeking information across a growing range of media.

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Automation

Spindle Probes Can Automate Trial Machining

An often-overlooked use for spindle probes is in trial machining applications. These applications are useful when a setup person is worried that the cutting tool might not machine a tight-tolerance workpiece attribute correctly on the first try. In this case, an adjustment will be made (commonly using an offset) to ensure that excess material will be left on the attribute.

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Automation

Let’s Go to the (Automation) Video

While visiting shops to gather info and take photos for stories, I and the other MMS editors also look for neat processes that lend themselves to helpful video.

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