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CHiPS™ (CHatter-free Hi-Performance Speeds) A commercial service  offered by MLI.

Although most high-speed precision machine and tool structures are designed to utilize their horsepower and speed, the dynamics of the spindle-holder-tool system prevents machining at relatively high metal removal rates (MRR) and horsepower.  Due to the necessary limited stiffness of high-speed holder-tool systems caused by small diameter and long tooling, and small bearing and spindle shaft diameters, "chatter" vibrations can occur at very modest depths-of cut.  With an ability to reliably and accurately predict and measure the performance of the spindle-holder-tool system, it is possible to make maximum use of the machine's speed and feed capabilities.

Through measurement of the dynamics at the tool-tip and specially designed cutting test, the optimal speeds and feeds, and limit axial and radial depths of cut for each tool can be quickly and accurately determined.

Parameters are optimized for maximum production (horsepower) with the desired accuracy.  This proactive approach, using MLI's proprietary software and techniques, supplies the customer with the data needed to intelligently generate NC code to take full advantage of the benefits of high speed milling while expanding the universe of useful cutting tools.  Parts can be produced with the minimum of part try-outs and program modifications.  Additionally, bench work can be virtually eliminated, all while minimizing machining times.

The CHiPS™ approach has been perfected over the past 20 years and has been taught to over 1000 people from over 100 companies.  Those companies which have implemented the CHiPS™ approach derived significant benefits.  Companies affiliated with the aerospace industry have seen especially dramatic results (see Figure 1).

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