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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.
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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.
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GBI: Metalworking November 2016 – 49.7
Industry shows clear improvement from where it was a year earlier.
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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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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.
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Active Scanning Collects Complete Bore ID Form Data
Complete form measurement data on complex bore interiors helps this specialist in precision tubular components hollow out an even more competitive niche.
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Top Shops Profile: Donson Machine
Donson Machine was 2016's Top Shops Honors Program winner in the category of machining technology.
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When Grinding Is Like Turning
This shop leverages a high-speed peel-grinding process that resembles turning to effectively grind challenging materials such as carbide. Inherently low grinding forces mean high material-removal rates are possible.
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One Next-Step Advancement for Cobots: Specialized Grippers
Grippers and end-effectors developed specifically for collaborative robots represent new advancements in this type of robot technology.
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Leveling Up for Machine Installation and Beyond
A digital level cut machine installation time for one builder, but its usefulness extends beyond initial setup.
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A Time to Recalibrate One’s Life
Thanksgiving Day marks the start of an annual period characterized by many endings and beginnings. This may be a good time to adjust one’s outlook and expectations. I plan to do this with three words.
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Soraluce Tech Days Highlights Multitasking, Automation and Productivity
The machine tool builder launched new innovations at an event hosted at its Limburg, Germany, Center of Excellence earlier this month.
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