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Ask the Expert: Micromachining
Initiate a dialogue with some of the industry's most respected experts. Ask John Bradford a question related to micromachining.
Article Published: 2/7/2012
An Alternate Micromachining Process for Composites
This process combines sandblasting and photolithography to enable fast machining of multiple, accurate features into composites.
Article Published: 1/11/2012
How Micromachining Patience Speeds Prototype Production
A molder of tiny, silicone components for the medical industry explains how a patient, conservative approach to micromachining enables it to deliver prototypes faster.
Article Published: 10/12/2011
Tooling up for Micromachining
Choosing the right tools and matching them to the correct operations and process techniques for micromachining applications is critical to success in this burgeoning market.
Article Published: 9/26/2011
Beyond Milling or Grinding
Ultrasonic machining opens new possibilities for NASA engineers using previously unmachinable materials.
Article Published: 4/26/2011
Micromachining Powder Metal on a VMC
By refining its micromachining process for powder metal tool steels, this shop has reduced production costs, lead times and secondary bench work for complex tooling components.
Article Published: 4/14/2011
How Do You Equip a Startup Micromachining Shop?
A response to a reader’s question includes a checklist for launching a small shop focused on micromachining.
Article Published: 3/14/2011
CAM Software Considerations for Bar-Fed Mills
Time will tell, but increasingly, there is evidence that points to the fact that bar-fed mills could well represent the future of complex, small parts manufacturing.
Article Published: 11/19/2010
Controlling Burr Formation within Small Intersecting Holes
A reader struggles with burrs between intersecting holes 1 mm and less in diameter. MMS Online’s micromachining expert offers advice.
Article Published: 11/15/2010
What is the Best Process for Machining a Small, Precise Hole in Aluminum?
This small hole is actually large enough that any of three different processes might be used.
Article Published: 4/29/2010

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