Jet engine manufacturers have found that even the most infinitesimal imperfection can produce catastrophic results; absolute precision is the name of the game in the aerospace industry.
BIG KAISER’s digital precision boring heads, from Swiss partner KAISER were part of a case study alongside Impact CNC in the September issue of Modern Machine Shop.
A pilot or spot drill, also known as a starter drill, is typically required when the succeeding drill is longer than 10xD or smaller than Ø 1.00 mm. Starter drills can also be used to improve hole location due to their short, rigid geometries.
SPI is a post-process communication with the machine tool control. Measure your tool, print a label and scan the data directly to your machine tool control.
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