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The leadtime challenge
The leadtime challenge
- Source :
- Modern Machine Shop. August, 1999, Vol. 72 Issue 3, p68, 2 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- High speed machining (HSM) is being used by US die/mold manufacturers as their primary tool in improving leadtimes against foreign competition. HSM, an amalgamation of various technologies that include high spindle speeds and accurate and faster feed rates on machine tools, is credited for bringing renewed competitiveness among US machine shops. HSM, a concept which continues to evolve, is a technology that has proven its effectivity both in the laboratory and in actual practice.<br />In order to deliver finished molds and dies in less time than ever before, mold and die shops are adopting high speed machining as part of a strategy to eliminate [...]
Details
- ISSN :
- 00268003
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Modern Machine Shop
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.55685147