Articles

CAD/CAM 6 Dec 2013

CNC Programming in the Cloud

Autodesk CAM 360 is intended to help product designers and engineers integrate manufacturing processes into unified, collaborative workflow. Cloud-based computing, a key feature of CAM 360, powers toolpath generation, program simulation and postprocessing with “anywhere, anytime” connectivity.

Grinding 5 Dec 2013

Faster Setup for Centerless Grinders

The new series of Jupiter centerless cylindrical grinding machines from Erwin Junker Machinery (Elgin, Illinois) addresses the limitations to applying this process to small- to medium-sized batches.

Metalworking Fluids 5 Dec 2013

Quickly Give Live Tools Coolant-Through Capability

This retrofit system enables users to quickly and easily add through-tool coolant delivery on their live tooling.

CNC & Machine Controls 4 Dec 2013

Preventive Maintenance Via iPad

GTI Spindle Technology’s VibePro system enables users to monitor vibrations, temperature, velocity and other critical machine information.

2 Dec 2013

American Manufacturing Is on the Rise

Want to see highlights from our 2014 Capital Spending Survey? We've created an infographic that will show you key research findings at a glance.

1 Dec 2013

American Manufacturing on the Rise

The strength of U.S. manufacturing is driving machine tool sales to their highest levels in more than a decade. Our survey says that machine tool sales should rise to $7.442 billion in 2014, an increase of 19 percent over 2013.

Automation 29 Nov 2013

Keeping Tabs on Robot Machining

A new website from Delcam focuses on developments in machining with industrial robots.

27 Nov 2013

How Can We Help You?

How do you—a manufacturing professional—send and receive business communications? Gardner Business Media, publisher of Modern Machine Shop, is conducting a Media Usage Survey to learn how you use traditional and new media. Please take a moment and complete our survey.

25 Nov 2013

120-Meter Long FMS in New Okuma Plant

With a broad product line and the need to meet tight delivery requirements, machine tool builder Okuma faces a challenge many of its customers would recognize. Namely: the need to manufacture responsively in an environment of high product variety and low production volumes.

Milling Tools 22 Nov 2013

How One CNC Shop Effectively Machines Glass-Fiber-Filled Plastics

You know how to machine metals, but what about plastic machining? More specifically, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic? This machine shop has it figured out.

Grinding 22 Nov 2013

Anatomy of a New Bond Technology

A new vitrified bond technology features proprietary chemistry to achieve higher performance as well as extended wheel life for today’s advanced grinding machines.

22 Nov 2013

MDays Showcases DMG Mori Seiki’s Davis Campus

DMG Mori Seiki’s Manufacturing Days 2013 event in Davis, California, gave customers, press and other guests a close look at the company’s Digital Technology Laboratory and Manufacturing Factory, plus presentations on many facets of today’s advanced manufacturing.

Come See Tsugami America at IMTS | Booth 339410