While the basic layout of the engine lathe has not changed since it was invented in the 1820s, advances in cutting tool materials and automation have increased productivity by 100 times. For example, a component that took one hour and forty minutes to be machined in 1900 can be produced with modern cutting tools in less than one minute today.
This DVD shows the hows and whys of metal removal, covering advantages and disadvantages of a wide range of production machines, from engine lathes to seven-axis CNC lathe. CNC machining centers, grinding operations, the importance of tooling, and FMS systems are also described.
Through interviews with an OEM parts supplier, the DVD shows how the greatest gains in productivity can be made with the correct selection of tools.
This DVD is designed for:
~ New employees working with a particular material or process
~ Sales and purchasing personnel
~ Engineers from related disciplines (electrical, design, manufacturing, mechanical)
~ Managers from departments that interact with materials engineering
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