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Automation

An Adaptable Automation System in Action

Videos show how a flexible robotic system for part loading and unloading helped a shop increase capacity.

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EDM

Manufacturing News of Note: January 2018

SST collaborates with SmalTec on micromachining EDMs, DMG MORI appoints a new president and other manufacturing news.

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Economics

Industry Closes 2017 on a Strong Note

The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking set a calendar-year record for growth in December.

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Cut Cycle Time, Increase Tool Life with High-Efficiency Roughing

Keep your cutter forces (chip load) constant throughout an entire roughing routine. You’ll finish the operation faster, sometimes much faster, and get much better tool life as well. (Sponsored Content)

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Bypass Casting by Machining from Solid

The January 2018 digital edition of Modern Machine Shop covers topics such as shop efficiency, robotic loading and the manufacturing supply chain.

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How Part Data Control Will Expand and Simplify the Supply Chain

Digital rights management for manufactured part files will enable OEMs to enforce manufacturing requirements at a distance, as an alternative to in-person certification of suppliers.

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Inspection Automation

A 3D white-light scanning sensor mounted to an industrial robot enables accurate, unattended part inspection.

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Rough Faster with Constant Cutting Force Machining

With rough cutting, it’s not all about high speed. Boost roughing efficiency and tool life by keeping the cutter forces constant as you clear material from the workpiece.

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Machine Shop Shortstop Goes Digital

Originally designed as a basic spindle-stop notification device, this unit now offers greater connectivity and capability while retaining its trademark simplicity.

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What Does It Take to Succeed at Machining Hogouts?

Beyond the machining capacity, other important factors relate to the people and the understanding of the process.

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Automation

An Automation System for a Job Shop Environment

A flexible robotic part-loading and unloading system enables a small Indiana shop to boost production without a large investment.

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VMC Helps Manufacturer Bring Product to Market Three Years Ahead of Schedule

Outsourcing molds to make a new boat would’ve been expensive and slow, so Hudson Boat Works acquired a Datron MLCube VMC capable of machining large molds in house to slash time from its projected product launch.

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