The biggest breakthrough since NC

High speed machining is expected to create an impact similar to what numerical control did to the metalworking industry during the late 1960s. Some of the issues and technologies that are expected to emerge include the effect of high speed machining on cutting tools, electronic control and programming software and the benefits provided by the said technology. In addition, high speed machining can result to improved throughput, productivity and responsiveness.
High speed machining represents the convergence of numerous technologies that redefine the limits of what is possible with a machine tool. About 40 years ago, numerical control (NC) revolutionized metalworking. [...]