U.S. machine shops are potentially underutilizing the machinability of brass by as much as 85 percent in their part processing operations, reports a recent study from the Copper Development Association Inc. The research shows that machine shops can and should be machining the material at significantly faster feeds and speeds – often five to 20 times faster – than they do to increase productivity and profitability.
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Originally published on CTE: 2018-07-10
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/manufacturers-missing-out-high-speed-machining-benefits-brass/
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