THE CHALLENGE All Axis Research & Development LLC of Claremont, N.H., creates prototypes for clients in the electronics, aerospace, glass and industrial printing industries. It also manages larger runs and creates fixtures for the parts it designs. Because it is regularly...
The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern Machine Shop has to say about "Interpolating Curves". INTERPOLATING CURVES The whole industry seems to be discussing this topic. Here’s what Modern Machine Shop has...
Many manufacturers are facing multiple challenges to stay profitable and competitive. Some of these include price, delivery and intense competition. COMPETING GLOBALLY: IN THE MOLD MARKET Using Manufacturing as a Competitive Weapon Many manufacturers—large...
A Makino U32j with 0.003-inch diameter wire was used to burn 0.005-inch holes into a graphite electrode. Upon completion, the electrode was attached to the spindle of a Makino EDGE2 and used to produce the final platinum fluid release components._x000D_ _x000D_ The parts were completed accurately and...
This optic grade mold insert detail was produced by implementing a novel machining process with our newest ultra precision, vertical machining center. By utilizing a specially manufactured, single crystal diamond cutting tool, the Makino IQ300 machined this unique mold insert using a high precision “planing”...
Runoff Requirements 1.67 Cpk runoff for critical features. 1.00 Cpk runoff for semi-critical features Tooling 16 tools Special tooling: Special boring bars to rough and semi-finish piston bore/counterbore....
Runoff Requirements 1.33 Cpk. 300 pieces per fixture Machines 12 J55 / Stand-alone installation Tooling 5 tools Special tooling: Op 10 - face mill, drill combination tool. Op 50 - sheel mill, end mill, centering...
Engine cylinder head Machines 28 J88 / System installation with gantry-robot loading Runoff Requirements 60 piece manufacturing run of one hand at Makino and customer. A 10-piece run of the opposite hand.100% CMM inspection...
Runoff Requirements 1.67 Cpk Tooling 19 tools Special tooling: Compound-angle head, PCD bore and Trepan for impeller bore Machines 6 A77 / Stand-alone installation Comments All...
THE SITUATION As a Tier 2 supplier to the automotive production market, Metal Technologies Inc. of Bloomfield, Ind., must continually seek opportunities to win additional contracts and improve profitability. The company knew that in order to compete with low-labor-cost countries, it...