Author: Edited by Senior Editor Jim Lorincz
Date: 4/1/2013
The forte at Lakes Precision (Three Lakes, WI) is creep-feed grinding, specifically continuous dress creep feed (CDCF) grinding to precise tolerances of 0.0002–0.0005” (0.005–0.01-mm) with surface finishes of at least 8 Ra.
Full Article Author: Edited by Senior Editor Jim Lorincz
Date: 3/1/2013
If Reliance Tool & Manufacturing Co.’s research and test-cutting operations continue to progress at their current pace, the Elgin, IL shop foresees it will soon be able to cost effectively produce an entire ceramic bearing assembly, not just rollers, but also the races. Reliance is developing optimized machining processes for extremely hard ceramic materials, such as those in the Rc 80 range.
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Author: Edited by Senior Editor Jim Lorincz
Date: 2/1/2013
It wasn’t too long ago that Brad Miller, vice president-operations, Miller Welding & Machine Co. (MWM; Brookville, PA) was quite cautious about new large equipment installation, and rightfully so. Such major investments aren’t to be taken on lightly. You have to look before you leap is how you might look at it.
Full Article Author: Edited by Senior Editor Jim Lorincz
Date: 1/1/2013
Data-Matique (Garland, TX) is a full-service, high-precision sheetmetal and machining manufacturer whose parts are used for products from leading innovative companies in a variety of industries. Included are aircraft, ATM and banking automation, computer electronics, medical, oil and gas, and motor vehicle parts, telecommunications, and military industries.
Full Article Author: Edited by Senior Editor Jim Lorincz
Date: 12/1/2012
Mikelson Machine Shop Inc. (South El Monte, CA) is a 100% aerospace contract manufacturer that continually looks for ways to improve production of its highly complex manifolds, valve blocks, and other hydraulic aircraft components.
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