A New Look at High-Speed Machining

The results of an industrial engineering process improvement study is presented. The complex, high-cost, contour milling of nonferrous alloys was critically examined with the result that estimated production cost reductions of 50 percent were verified. Test data also suggests additional reduction of machining costs with the proper integration of present-day machine tool technology. Typical test results are presented with some indications of their future impact on product design.