MACHINING SAVES MONEY
Bell Helicopter Textron is using high-velocity machining techniques to reduce weight, cost and complexity of structural components for the new, twin-engine Bell 427. The keelbeam, which is a primary structural member of the aircraft's nose section, is being fabricated by high-speed (40,000 rpm.)...
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