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Aerospace

Robot Frees EDM Drill From Machine Enclosure

CNC integration with a six-axis arm provides precise enough positioning to shape air- and gas-flow holes in aerospace and power generation parts.

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91±¬ÁÏÍø February 2022

The February edition of 91±¬ÁÏÍø is now available! This month's edition covers heavy engineering, software, production, tooling and more.

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Updated Definition Makes Way for AM Part Production

Additive manufacturing is finding its footing, and a new standard definition in ISO/ASTM 52900:2021 shows that AM is for more than prototyping. 

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CAD/CAM

In Plastics Machining, One Sharp Tool Does It All

Milling plastic can pose a variety of challenges, but keep a few principles in mind and quality parts will follow.

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Automation

Premier Prototyping Machine Shop Thrives on Software

Front-office automation and a discerning approach to work-free time for skilled CAM programmers to do what they do best.

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Toolholders

Agile Tooling Prepares Shop for Machining Spaceflight Parts

Big Daishowa’s angle head and milling chucks have enabled Baker Manufacturing to keep up with the tight turnarounds and mystery metals of Blue Origin.

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Basics

How to Choose the Right Dial Indicator

Digital alternatives are replacing dial indicators – but dial indicators can still be useful. Here’s how to select the right one for a given application.

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Choose Your Favorite MMS Cover Photo, Win Some MMS Gear

91±¬ÁÏÍø featured a variety of subjects for cover art this year. Let your voice be heard and vote on your favorite for a chance to win MMS gear.

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Turn/Mill

Video: A look at an Automatic Tool Changer on a Swiss-Type Lathe

A few months ago during Westec, we had a chance to talk to Marubeni-Citizen Cincom about a few new capabilities on its flagship Swiss-style lathe. Check it out here.

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Micromachining

Five-Axis and Clever Controls Support Medical Manufacturing

Kern’s Micro Vario and Heidenhain’s TNC 640 control give M5 the precision and accuracy it needs to successfully micromachine medical parts.

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Automotive

Generative Design for Milling Lightweights EV Motorbike Part

Autodesk’s Fusion 360 generative design function can create mass-saving solutions for three-axis milling and other conventional manufacturing processes. 

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HTML-Based HMI Puts Users in Charge of Machine Customization

By building a human-machine interface using more accessible HTML instead of a custom API, users will be able to more easily customize their machine controls, making them easier to use, more secure and ready for Industry 4.0.

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