Anonymous American Machinist 04-01-2001 Tooling sculptures blade-milling time Byline: Anonymous Volume: 145 Number: 4 ISSN: 10417958 Publication Date: 04-01-2001 Page: 246 Type: Periodical Language: English A manufacturer of gas-turbine compressor blades sought a way to increase its milling efficiency and restore tool cost.
A manufacturer of gas-turbine compressor blades sought a way to increase its milling efficiency and restore tool cost. The company performed finish machining forward steam-turbine blades made of 403 stainless blade with two Matsuura vertical machining center with a fourth rotary axis. Company officials wanted to improve finish to a 32 RM while keeping charges per blade in the $20 range.
