Articles

Measurement 3 Apr 2017

Putting the “Feed” in Zero-Defect Through-Feed Grinding

An automated grinding, inspection and packaging cell churns out two fragile automotive parts per second with zero defects.

Holemaking 3 Apr 2017

EDM Machine Probing Possibilities

Probing options for electrical discharge machining equipment range from simple to sophisticated. Here are options for wire, sinker and hole-drilling EDM.

Vertical Machining Centers 3 Apr 2017

Buying a VMC: Considering Structure and Stability

Design and construction govern a vertical machining center’s ability to machine parts to tight tolerances with accuracy and repeatability.

31 Mar 2017

Distributed U.S. Sourcing Matches China’s Price

Ability of broker-like service to organize the capacity of various independent shops provided for low-cost domestic production.

CAD/CAM 30 Mar 2017

CAM Software Plays Large Role in Reshoring Success

Three specific software features of Edgecam by Vero Software have helped GSC Power Division successfully bring camshaft production in house.

Workholding 29 Mar 2017

When to Use a Diaphragm Chuck

The accuracy and repeatability of these chucks make them well-suited for a number of workholding applications.

28 Mar 2017

Near and Far: Subscribe to Modern Machine Shop Magazine

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Grinding 27 Mar 2017

Compact Production Grinding Machine and Automation Trends

Three years after the introduction of this cylindrical grinding machine, options are being added to further facilitate automated part loading.

Automation 24 Mar 2017

World’s First Machine Tool Robot Made from Carbon Fiber

Lockheed Martin-Injaz-Tecgrant, cooperating with Airbus and Boeing, has developed the fast, accurate, portable XMini for automated aerospace manufacturing.

Automation 23 Mar 2017

TIMTOS Takeaway: Smart Manufacturing Is Automated

Data-driven manufacturing was the stated theme, but Taiwan’s largest metalworking exhibition was also an excellent showcase for the automated equipment that this technology supports.