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Vertical Turning Adds a Horizontal Ram
For American Vulkan, having both a vertical and a horizontal ram on a large VTL is a critical advantage. The added flexibility enables the company to finish some of its biggest coupling components in one setup to a level of precision and surface quality not attainable otherwise.
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How Machine Tools Can Save Energy
It starts with energy-efficient designs of the servo and spindle systems. This article introduces useful concepts such as the difference between direct and indirect energy consumption.
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Hone Refurbishes Cylinders to Cat Specs
Seeing a need in the industry to salvage hydraulic cylinders to Cat-specific requirements, Whayne Supply purchased an all-electric HTA hone from Sunnen that enabled it to bring previously outsourced work in-house.
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Stem Solution Found In Multi-Tasking Turning Center
A small shop committed to labor-saving automation added a nine-axis turning center to machine mountain bike stems. The value of this complex machine is that it delivers a simple process. The learning curve was worth it, the owners say.
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Manufacturing is Everywhere
Seeing a product that is commonly used in manufacturing facilities in an unexpected location made me realize that manufacturing, the industry I write about, affects everything we do—including our vacations.
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Additive Manufacturing—Year 1
The new quarterly supplement to both MMS and MMT has covered the ways additive technology is being used to manufacture functional components by a diverse range of companies.
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Can You Set Yourself up for Good Luck?
It’s possible to position yourself for encountering good luck more frequently.
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The Basics of Magnetic Workholding
Magnetic workholding has at least two significant advantages: setups are fast and no intrusive clamps are needed. Watch this video to learn more.
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Engineering and Manufacturing Philanthropy
My January MMS column introduces May We Help, a Cincinnati non-profit that creates and makes free assistive devices for people with disabilities. Learn more about this organization, its plans and its needs.
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Just a Touch More Capacity
“Automated” does not have to mean utterly unattended. What many shops need is to find just a little more productive capacity with their existing staff and equipment.
Read MoreEngineering and Manufacturing Generosity
Selfless volunteers at a Cincinnati non-profit create and make free assistive devices for people with disabilities. To them, the season of giving has no end.
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What if You Moved in with a Customer?
This shop owner has established a close relationship with one of his biggest customers. In fact, he moved his operation inside that customer’s facility a couple years ago.
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