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Calculating Surface Roughness and Cusp Height for Ball End Mills

Calculating Surface Roughness and Cusp Height for Ball End Mills

By Ryan Lussier, Senior CAM Software Product Manager
Aug 20, 2026

Imagine you're finishing an impeller blade with a ball end mill. The drawing calls for a specific surface finish, but now you need to determine the toolpath parameters that will achieve it. Should...

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National Manufacturing Day: Advanced Manufacturing Spotlight

National Manufacturing Day: Advanced Manufacturing Spotlight

By David Pincince, Business Development & Marketing Manager, Advanced Turbo Products
Oct 6, 2022

On the first Friday in October, manufacturers across the country open their doors in celebration of National Manufacturing Day in America. Students, parents, teachers, local leaders, and others are...

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Are You a Smooth Operator? Different Approaches to Collision Avoidance in CAM Software

Are You a Smooth Operator? Different Approaches to Collision Avoidance in CAM Software

By Peter Klein
Aug 9, 2018

Computer-Aided Manufacturing software for turbomachinery generally uses 5-axis milling with some form of collision checking. It is a prerequisite given the expense of the machines, tools and parts...

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