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Additive Manufacturing 14 Dec 2016

Consolidated Clamping Assembly Made by Additive Manufacturing

Metal additive manufacturing made it possible to condense a three-part clamping assembly into a single piece.

13 Dec 2016

Can You Draw Seven Perpendicular Lines?

If you’ve ever been asked to do the impossible, or been treated like some kind of magician by those who don’t share your expertise, then this video is for you.

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Workforce Development 12 Dec 2016

Manufacturing News of Note: December 2016

The U.S. Department of Labor chooses NIMS to develop more apprenticeships, Siemens and Stratasys form a partnership to promote additive manufacturing, and other industry news.

Milling Tools 9 Dec 2016

PCD Face Milling System’s Diameter Cuts Large Parts in Fewer Passes

The KBDM polycrystalline diamond (PCD) face milling system from Kennametal is designed for high-volume machining, with standard sizes ranging from 2.5" to 8.0" (63 to 200 mm) and cutter diameters ranging to 21.5" (550 mm).

Data-Driven Manufacturing 9 Dec 2016

JIMTOF: A Strong Embrace of IIoT

The recent Japan International Machine Tool Fair reflects the rapid move toward smart factories in which smart machines are fully networked. Japanese providers of manufacturing technology have clearly embraced the concepts of the Industrial Internet of Things.

8 Dec 2016

A Few Takeaways from a Visit to Japan

Learn about some of the machining technologies MMS editor Derek Korn saw last month in Japan as a guest of DMG MORI.

Economics 6 Dec 2016

GBI: Metalworking November 2016 – 49.7

Industry shows clear improvement from where it was a year earlier.

Horizontal Machining Centers 5 Dec 2016

Video: The Impact of a Horizontal Machining Center

A small shop describes the efficiency gains it is seeing now that it has a horizontal machining center instead of solely verticals. One of the shop’s leaders talks through processing of parts then and now.

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Milling Tools 2 Dec 2016

Can Additive Manufacturing Increase Milling Feed Rates?

With PCD tooling, yes it can. The diamond cutting edges demand a large number of flutes to realize their full effectiveness. Traditional methods for making cutter bodies limit the number of flutes, but 3D printing is delivering tools with higher flute density and other enhancements as well.