Articles

2 Apr 2012

Will You Be Represented at IMTS?

Whether you are an attendee or an exhibitor, now is the time to finalize your IMTS planning. We’ve already received our first, official product release. You won’t want to miss either the show or our August show issue.

30 Mar 2012

Take Pride in Your Fixtures

The rack of fixtures in many shops might look like random hardware, but often it is actually shelf upon shelf of invention.

29 Mar 2012

The Right Message?

Are promises of riches the right way to draw people into manufacturing careers?

28 Mar 2012

The Harbinger of an Era?

A car that will be displayed at this years’ IMTS show is the product of an innovative, de-centralized development process.

27 Mar 2012

Then What Do You Look For?

These days, shops must place greater emphasis on one’s personality when evaluating potential new hires.

23 Mar 2012

The Advantages of Standardization

Extensive reliance on equipment from a single builder provides the flexibility this manufacturer needs to accommodate a variety of custom work on short notice.

Turning Machines 23 Mar 2012

Building on the Right Foundations

One of the largest vertical turning and milling centers in the country will be installed in this Cincinnati-area job shop. Although installing the foundation for this huge machine was a massive undertaking, the company is building on other “foundations” as well.

EDM 22 Mar 2012

Cylindrical Drive Shaft Motors Replace Ballscrews on Upgraded Wire EDMs

In addition to linear shaft motor technology, the MV series from Mitsubishi EDM now features a redesigned automatic wire rethreading system, an enhanced power supply and high speed communication in the servo system, among other advances.

Workforce Development 21 Mar 2012

Yes Virginia, U.S. Manufacturing Is Alive and Well

During a recent press tour with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, MMS Editor Emily Tudor got to see what the state was doing to strengthen manufacturing and train the next generation of skilled workers.

Workholding 19 Mar 2012

The Case for Custom Fixturing

Photos of custom fixtures illustrate the types of applications that call for non-standard workholding.

Metalworking Fluids 19 Mar 2012

MQL’s Role in Helping Ford Win Climate Leadership Award

Minimum quantity lubrication helped Ford receive a Climate Achievement Award from the EPA. MMS covered the company’s use of MQL in a cover story a couple years ago.