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Grind to Finish: A Postprocessing Solution for Additive Manufacturing
3D printed metal parts typically feature little stock remaining for finishing. Grinding is potentially an effective solution for meeting final tolerances. An abrasive technology provider investigates grinding as a complement to AM.
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On-Demand Machine Tool Service App Gets Shops Up! Faster
The Up! App connects machine shops with service providers who can repair their equipment.
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Fixture Feedback Keeps Automation Accountable
Self-validating hydraulic workholding keeps processes reliable and limits the need for on-machine probing.
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When Additive Manufacturing Goes Beyond "Manufacturing"
An additive manufacturing machine is not a direct replacement for a machine tool. Its influence potentially extends far beyond the manufacturing floor, a fact explored in the latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine.
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Studer Expands Universal Cylindrical Grinder Series
Studer introduces new features to its external universal cylindrical grinding machines S33 and S31, which now provide additional distances between centers.
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Industry News of Note: April 2019
EDM maker starts a new chapter in Ohio, Tornos to host a grand opening in Chicago and other industry news.
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AI Makes Shop Networks Count
AI assistance in drawing insights from data could help CNC machine shops and additive manufacturing operations move beyond machine monitoring.
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Combining Additive and Subtractive Processes for Hybrid Machining
At this point, we are still learning how to combine the two to optimize hybrid manufacturing.
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Gardner Business Index: Metalworking Extends Its Consistent Growth Pattern
The metalworking index records the fourth month of very consistent expansion.
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Increase Efficiency with Solution-Focused Machine Monitoring
MachineMetrics provides an IIoT platform that on average improves productivity 25 percent in the first month by automatically interpreting and acting on machine data.
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Morris Group and Soraluce Announce Distribution Agreement
Morris Group Inc. has signed an agreement with Soraluce for exclusive rights to distribute the company’s product line throughout the United States.
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The Case for 3D-Printed Workholding: Collapsing Costs and Lead Times
When Precision Metal Products purchased its first 3D printer last year, the company hoped to collapse both tooling costs and lead times. But the technology’s impact is reaching core business operations, enabling the shop to focus on higher-margin, lower-volume production.
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