FEATURES

Improving Machinability in 303 and 304 Stainless Steel by Adding Copper

When added to 303 and 304 stainless steel, additional copper can reduce work hardening and permeability, provide corrosion resistance, and increase ductility and machinability.

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CAD/CAM

In-House Productivity Preserves CAM Investment

This shop launched a major upgrade of many of its manufacturing operations 3 years ago. The facility received ten new CNC machine tools, three multi-spindle turning centers and five mill/turn machines. To achieve the expected return on investment for the biggest machine, new CAD and CAM systems were installed.

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Laser Simplifies Form Tool Chip Control

The creation of a 'bird nest' is a problem for any turning operation. These uncontrolled wads of chips tend to wreck havoc on tooling, equipment and continuous operations.

 

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My Hopeful Wager . . .Wanna Make A Bet?

Wanna make a bet…or two?* First bet: I will give you $40 for every pedestal grinder in your shop that is securely anchored to the floor if you give me $5 for every pedestal grinder not securely anchored. Second bet: I will give you $100 for every pedestal grinder in your shop that has all of the following: 1) Rests adjusted to within 1/16 inch of the wheel; 2) All guards and clear spark shields in place; 3) Both wheels dressed and no sign of abuse. In return, you give me $5 for every pedestal grinder in your shop that has not met all of these safety requirements.

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Oppositeland

There can be more than one right solution to a problem, even when those solutions contradict each other.

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PMPA Members Approve New Code Of Regulations

Membership requirements are revised to allow greater participation.

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Pump/Filter Unit Eliminates Sump Clogging Problems

Because of the volume of relatively small parts running steadily in the machine, one shop's concentration of small chips and fines in the oil increased rapidly. To address the problem, the company purchased a pump/filter unit.

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Parts Cleaning

Technical Member Profile: Dürr Ecoclean

Dürr Ecoclean is the international leader in the design and manufacture of integrated systems for cleaning parts. The company introduced the world to the process that uses hydrocarbon technology, which is quickly becoming the preferred way to clean precision machined components.

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The Case For Extruded Brass Shapes

Thanks to advances in extrusion technology, the old metrics for using near-net shaped brass stock are changing. The production advantages of extrusions are now more cost effective.

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What's My Company Worth?

This is a simple question with a not-so-simple answer.

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Parts Cleaning

Breathe Easier With Oil Smoke And Mist Filtration System

Removal of the smoke and mist created by machining oils results in a cleaner plant and a healthier working environment for employees. 

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