Articles

CAD/CAM 6 May 2016

Simplify Setups with 3D-Modeling Software

New software allows setups to be created onscreen, making it easier to determine the optimal designs and the quickest setups.

Additive Manufacturing 5 May 2016

Hybrid Manufacturing in the Spotlight at Canadian Forum

Ontario manufacturer PTooling opened its doors for an additive manufacturing forum and open house to encourage the exchange of ideas regarding this disruptive technology.

Basics 4 May 2016

How to Use Google Street View in Your Shop

Last week, I wrote about a shop that used Google Street View to provide a virtual tour of its facilities. I’ve recently reached out to the company to learn how they did it and see if they have any tips that might help others do the same thing.

Workforce Development 3 May 2016

Student Video Contest Promotes Manufacturing Education

Teams of students recently visited local manufacturers not just to educate themselves, but to produce educational videos for their peers, parents and students.

Workforce Development 2 May 2016

Video: Update on Cardinal Manufacturing

State legislators produced this video promoting the Wisconsin high school shop program run as a for-profit business. See the shop for yourself at an open house May 18.

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Medical 1 May 2016

Multitasking Offers Medical Benefits

This shop uses a bar-fed turn-mill with a B-axis milling spindle and custom workholding strategies to more competitively machine components complete for low-margin medical devices.

Workholding 1 May 2016

Optimum Workholding Increases Output

This investment casting company doubled production of a series of parts by incorporating workholding into a cell that keeps pallets constantly moving across the machine tool.

Additive Manufacturing 1 May 2016

High-Throughput Cell Segregates Additive, Subtractive Processes

Two industry suppliers say cells combining separate, dedicated equipment can outperform hybrid machines in high-volume industrial applications.

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1 May 2016

“Pay As You Go” Probing

This part- and tool-setting probing system minimizes upfront costs by using a “pay as you go” model, whereby users purchase a six-month credit token that enables unlimited use of the system during that period.