SITUATION Located in Newberg, Ore., Wolcott Design Services is a small job shop that specializes in design and prototyping for the sport racing, electronics and outdoor equipment industries. Bob Wolcott owns and operates the company and oversees daily management and operation of...
This webinar, will outline the basic foundation and peripheral process principles that must be established to predictably create a finished "micro" level part on a consistent basis. The topics that will be outlined are the machine tool construction processes, including customized atmosphere...
The recast layer and Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) left on workpiece surfaces by the EDM process can be a problem in aerospace applications. Advancements in machine tool and generator design, along with spark generation technology, can reduce or eliminate both recast and HAZ. This Webinar will address these...
The keys to efficiently machining titanium are increasing metal removing rates while increasing tool life. New machine tool and tooling technologies allow manufacturers to achieve dramatically improved titanium milling, lowering the cost per part. Makino reviews examples of test cuts showing the advantages...
Smart machining of precision bores utilizing in process gauging and real time diameter feedback to automatically control size. Closed-loop intelligent boring process designed for tight tolerance precision bores. System utilizes a tool changeable bore gauge coupled with unique micro-adjustable boring...
The current economic situation holds both risk and opportunity. In this webinar, you will get a preview of the new and unique technologies, processes, and strategies that will be on display on the Advanced Manufacturing and High-Precision Technology Expo in September. You will hear about a tremendous...
THE CHALLENGE As aircraft OEMs search for new ways to simplify the supply chain, they depend on high-performing, vertically integrated suppliers. The Alcoa Titanium & Engineered Products (ATEP) division facility in Laval, Quebec, Canada, works to continuously improve and leverage...