Under routine operating conditions, many structural materials are sub-jected--either by accident or design--to high rates of loading, which can cause catastrophic failure or corresponding high rates of straining.
Circular geometry measurements of rotors for gas turbine generators are important because the accurate assembly of these components has an impact on bearing life.
You can tell a lot about a Ford pickup truck if you know how to decode the letters and numbers--which Ford calls the truck's badge--mounted on the front fender panels.
I read your editorial "New Ways to Invest" (June 2001, p. 8) with much interest. I must say that at first glance, the data and conclusions that you cite were very impressive.
The use of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) has moved from the laboratory to the shop floor, and increasingly, from large factories into small job shops as well.
High accuracy is of utmost importance to Group 5 Engineering Inc. (El Segundo, CA), which machines high-end parts for use in commercial aviation and custom home building.
A higher grade tooling system has helped improve product while contributing to dramatically reduced cycle Arial--in some cases by 50% or more--at Waukesha Cutting Tools (Waukesha, WI).
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