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Why Is My Surface So Rough?
Be aware of the inherent manufacturing and design challenges that impact the dimensions and tolerances that you can (or cannot) achieve on an “as built” part.
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Video: PVD vs. CVD—How to Choose the Right Tool Coating
Machining footage of different coatings in both roughing and finishing passes reveals how choosing the right coating can have a dramatic effect on the performance of the process.
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How to Calculate Wheel Life in a Creep-Feed Grinding Process
For non-continuous-dress creep-feed grinding, the calculation is straightforward. For continuous dressing, the calculation has more steps, but in either case, it is possible to manage the cost of grinding by predicting the life of the wheel.
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Buying a Wire EDM, Part 4: Dielectric Fluid & Maintenance
Removing the microscopic particles made during the wire EDM cutting process becomes a key factor in maximizing cutting speed as well as attaining part accuracy and surface finish. Dielectric fluid is the mechanism for flushing these “chips” away.
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News of Note: October 2018
The NTMA appoints a new president, Röhm acquires Master WorkHolding, Renishaw opens new demo center and more industry news.
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Italian Machining Technology at BI-MU 2018
The 2018 edition of the Italian machine tool trade show emphasized start-ups, additive manufacturing and the automotive industry.
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Get Ready for Connected Machining by Preparing Your CNC Units for the Network
Priming and prepping your CNC machines to be connected to a network for monitoring is time well spent. The next step is choosing a machine-monitoring system that is the “right size” for your shop.
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Be a Champion for Manufacturing
Terry Iverson, president of Iverson and Company and founder of ChampionNow!, is working to change the perception of manufacturing in the United States by writing a book for parents, mentors and educators. The goal is to highlight the quality manufacturing career opportunities that are available to today’s youth.
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How Voice Recognition Will Transform Machine Tool Technology
For now, new voice recognition technology is a way to more efficiently run a machine tool. Soon, it will provide access to a whole world of shop floor information.
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Upcoming Webinar: Understanding Smart Manufacturing to Gain Productivity and Profitability in a Global Manufacturing Environment
Industry veteran Michael Buchli, Senior SolidWorks Product & Portfolio Manager, says one way to improve process efficiency (and profitability) is to integrate design and manufacturing to promote concurrent product development.
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Documenting Your Data Collection
Industry 4.0 helps tie gaging equipment data with part measurement for 100 percent traceability.
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3DEO Brings an "Additive Funk" to Manufacturing for Production
The California-based startup is providing metal production parts using its own process that combines additive manufacturing with conventional machining.
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