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Why Boeing Is Big On Right-Size Machine Tools

Simple, dedicated machines save on capital expense, while they also make it possible to realize one-piece flow. These machines are often developed internally. 'Chaku-chaku' is the new ideal.

Tools For Titanium

With all of the titanium that will be required for a new aircraft, any of 1,000 spindles might benefit from the tools and techniques described here.

Barstock For Close-Tolerance Machining

When Probing Is Pivotal

Software for using the probe at angles expands the productive capabilities of this plant’s five-axis machine.

Machining Centers Reconsidered

A stable customer relationship gave this shop the chance to fundamentally change its equipment.

Optimize Cutting Efficiency, Optimize Throughput

A machining process based on maximizing cutting efficiency, rather than speeds and feeds, offers aerospace component manufacturers an option to high speed machining when high material removal rates are required. The best strategy may be to apply both machining concepts.

Machining Under The Microscope

Sandia National Laboratories experiments with turning and milling tools just 10 and 20 microns in size.

Lean Manufacturing Shapes A Cell

A machining cell that seeks to optimize product flow may look very different from a cell that seeks to optimize a machining process.

Aluminum Alloy

Impressive Developments For U.S. Gear Maker

This gear manufacturer employs cutting edge technology to help keep customers buying in the United States.