Articles
Buying a Five-Axis: Picking Options and Add-Ons
So you’ve settled on a five-axis machine. So what options do you choose? One to remember: spindle probing.
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Shop's Coding Solution Results in New Time-Saving Software Feature
For Ultra Machining Co., manually altering Vericut’s optimized tool paths at the machine was time-consuming and risky to the part. A custom macro alleviating this is now a feature of the software.
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End-to-End Medical Manufacturing, Starting with Additive
The March 2018 issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine highlights a medical manufacturing process that begins with electron beam melting (EBM) additive manufacturing.
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It Takes a Network to Move Forward
Networking goes beyond building professional relationships. It provides a unique educational opportunity you can’t find anywhere else. Learn how to maximize your networking efforts at industry events like trade shows. (Sponsored Content)
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Thinking about Current Manufacturing Trends
The recent MFG Meeting covered topics that capture the “ponderables” for forward-thinking manufacturing companies.
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Demand for Machined Parts Increases Shop Bargaining Power
Recent economic trends are empowering job shops to negotiate higher prices.
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Like Uber for Machine Tool Service?
The Up! app aims to let shops facing urgent service requests find capable and proven independent service providers quickly.
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Advanced Technology’s Trickle-Down Effect
Investing in new machining technology not only can help grow a business, but it can also spur shopfloor personnel to consider ways to improve operations performed on more conventional equipment.
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A Benefit of Additive Manufacturing: No Tooling Is Required
Manufacturers need to understand the cost curves in regard to “conventional” manufacturing practices and those of additive manufacturing.
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Eastern Kentucky Opens CNC Educational Center
The East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, in partnership with Haas Automation and Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, hopes to provide advanced job training to Eastern Kentucky residents.
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Back-Spotfacing Tool Frees Production from Costly Bottlenecks
By removing the need to detach and reattach the cutting head in a traditional back-spotfacing process, a cutting tool from Heule saved Sicom Industries two to three hours per part.
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Milling Splines Increases Quality, Enhances Versatility
Instead of using a hobbing machine to generate splines in PTO shafts, Weasler Engineering milled them with modified Ingersoll cutters to improve both the flexibility of its machining operation and its part quality.
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