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Making Locks Since Lincoln
8/25/2010
Production Machining
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For 150 years, padlock manufacturer Wilson Bohanan has done one thing and done it well. Spanning much of the Industrial Revolution, this company has survived and prospered by adapting to change both in product and process as evidenced by the company’s recent installation of a CNC multi-spindle.
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Video: Modulation Assisted Machining
6/11/2010
Modern Machine Shop
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This footage shows the effect of a techology that speeds and simplifies center drilling by oscillating the drill through many pecks per second.
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Machining A Non-Round Part On A Turning Center
4/27/2010
Modern Machine Shop
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This intricate machining cycle on a CNC Swiss-type lathe reveals how a turning center capable of X-, Y- and Z-axis motion in milling can be effective even when the part is not round. The part, a spinal hook, does not feature anything like the axial symmetry typical of a turned part. Video length: 6.0 minutes
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Cutting Tool R&D Proves Productive
4/21/2010
Production Machining
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Paying attention to small differences in cutting tool technology makes an impact at this New England Swiss shop.
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Understanding CNC Collet Chucks
3/24/2010
Production Machining
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Workholding for turning is usually fairly basic: The selection comes down to chucks or collets. This article looks at when to consider the collet chuck and what kind might be best for a given application.
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