Articles

Basics 22 Apr 2018

The Art of Submicron Measurements

Special attention must be paid to the selection of the gage and readout as well as to mastering.

Workforce Development 22 Apr 2018

How to Deal with Complexities That Affect Worker Skill Levels

The goal must be to keep tasks as simple as possible for those who perform them.

CAD/CAM 20 Apr 2018

Are Imprecise CAD/CAM Cycle Time Estimates Holding Back Efficiency?

A CAM provider with open postprocessor logic sees users employing that openness to realize more reliable predictions of machining time. There are various reasons why tighter estimates are becoming more crucial.

Shop Management Software 20 Apr 2018

Cloud-Based ERP Consolidates Quoting, Enables Mobile Management

E2 Shop cloud-based enterprise resource planning software from Shoptech improved the quoting process at an Ohio machine shop and enabled off-site management.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 19 Apr 2018

Manufacturing News of Note: April 2018

Absolute Machine Tools turns 30, a new manufacturing cybersecurity hub in the works and other industry news.

Automation 18 Apr 2018

How Intelligent Clamping Technology Can Contribute to Process-Flow Optimization

Germany’s Metav 2018 trade fair presented various hands-on solutions in regard to Industry 4.0, automation, digitalization and data-driven manufacturing. One topic that stood out was intelligent clamping technology with integrated measurement capabilities to generate data to optimize machining processes.

Workholding 16 Apr 2018

Cable-Free Tombstones Bring New Life to HMC Operations

Programmable rotary units built into a double-sided tombstone extend unattended operation and add flexibility to palletized machining cells.

Basics 15 Apr 2018

Why Does My AM Part Cost So Much?

The machine, the facility and the material are just three costs behind the price tag.

Automotive 14 Apr 2018

United States Helps Drive German Machine Tool Sales

As Germany’s second-largest export market, the United States took delivery of 1.12 billion euros worth of German machine tools in 2017, which is up 20 percent compared to 2016. For incoming orders, the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association, VDW, is optimistic that the United States will follow a moderate growth path, thanks in part to the government’s tax cuts.