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Automation

Simulating Automation

Software designed for simulating and controlling machine-tending robots can help avoid collisions, protect equipment and simplify the setup of automated cells.

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Automotive

Video: Sheet Metal Forming Without a Die

Ford Motor Company produced this video of its process for forming sheet metal directly from the CAD model, without any need for a die.

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Know Neway?

New to the U.S. market, machine-tool builder Neway recently held an open house at its Texas facility to share the company’s strategies and goals for effectively serving this market.

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What Is Electropolishing?

Able Electropolishing produced this video to explain the electropolishing process, which is used for microfinishing, fatigue life improvement and even deburring in cases where the part is too delicate for more forceful finishing methods.

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Turning Tools

A New Formula for Metal Removal Rates in Turning

An expert on cutting tool theory and practice is proposing a new formula for calculating the metal removal rates in turning operations. This formula factors in the diameter of the workpiece to yield more accurate results and lead to better decisions about productivity.

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High School Offers All-Female Engineering Class

Kewaskum High School in Kewaskum, Wisconsin has launched the state’s first all-female engineering class. Currently there are 17 female students taking the class.

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High-Tech Adhesives for Machine Shop Applications

Strong bonds formed by advanced adhesives enhance machine tool construction, improve part assembly and make structural fabrications lighter and stronger.

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SNK America Tech Center Grand Opening Promote Cradle-to-Grave Support

At the grand opening of SNK America's new Tech Center, the company emphasized its commitment to supporting its machines for the duration of their lifetime.

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Attracting the Next Generation while Satisfying the Current One

Sodick’s recent Smart Technology event showcased new machines as well as screen options designed to attract the next generation.

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Five-Axis

A Smooth Transition to Five-Axis Machining

A mold manufacturer that specializes in precision, thin-walled container molds chose an integrated approach to establishing an effective five-axis “3 + 2” machining process.

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Is Your Bar Feeder Accurately Aligned?

This affordable, simple system enables shops to quickly and accurately check bar-feeder alignment on their own.

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Mitutoyo Looks Ahead

Mitutoyo America’s 50th anniversary celebration at its new headquarters facility revealed much about what has made the company successful thus far and where it’s going from here.

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