Articles
Water Recycling: The Vacuum Alternative
An evaporator system is an affordable, yet effective, alternative for manufacturing water reuse and recycling.
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MBI at 44.6: The Contraction Continues
With a reading of 44.6, Gardner’s metalworking business index showed that the metalworking industry contracted at its fastest rate since November 2012.
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Workhandling with Wood and Water
Modern Machine Shop covers sophisticated manufacturing technology, yet I admit to feeling admiration when I see shops finding cheap and simple ways to solve manufacturing problems.
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High-Tech Adhesives and Sealants Benefit the Machine Shop
This article from Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, the manufacturer of Loctite, Bonderite and Teroson brands of adhesives, sealants and surface treatments, reviews the ways strong bonds formed by these advanced materials help manufacturing companies.
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Strong bonds formed by advanced adhesives have enhanced machine tool construction, improved part assembly and made structural fabrications lighter and stronger. Here’s how adhesives could play a key role in your applications.
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5 to 10 for 5
An auto tuning option for Okuma five-axis machines is said to reduce tuning time for geometric errors from five hours to just 10 minutes.
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Changing Perceptions, One Day at a Time
Through a coordinated series of open house events throughout the country, Manufacturing Day aims to enlighten the general public about the true nature of modern manufacturing enterprises.
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The Auto Industry & Gear Making
How do you create products that are cost competitive and of the highest quality? Here are three approaches, one about a car manufacturer putting more emphasis on its capacity, one about a machine producer increasing efficiency through flowing parts, and one about a car maker assuring quality in production.
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Composites in Hybrid Gears
Replacing steel with carbon fiber composites yields promising results.
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Changing the Landscape of Gear Production
The convergence of innovative cutter designs, five-axis multitasking machines and capable software is revolutionizing small- and medium-batch gear production.
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Abrasive Waterjet Machining Re-Examined
After attending Omax Corporation's 20th anniversary event in Kent, Washington, I have a clearer idea of why waterjet machining has special appeal to entrepreneurs, designers, engineers and inventors, as well as many other manufacturers. This versatile, precise and capable process cuts a range of durable materials, making it easy to turn ideas into prototypes and finished products.
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Average Chip Thickness: What It Is and Why You Should Care
During milling applications, chips that are too thin might indicate inadequate heat dissipation that can cause premature insert wear. Too thick, and cutting forces might be high enough to break inserts outright. Cutting parameters should be set to attain a middle ground.
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