High-performance aluminum-alloy workpieces are prone to residual stresses that can lead to part distortion. This article reviews the milling tools and practices that affect these stresses. Some tools and practices alleviate the stress, while others allow the machinist to mill the part without adding more stress.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 1996-03-01
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/stress-management/
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