Articles

New Video: Five-Axis Machining of Simple Parts

A job shop owner talks about five-axis machining and feature-based programming at Padgett Machine.

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Creating Custom Pistons Using 3D Laser Scanning Technology

Laser scanning technology enables this racing piston maker design and machine custom sets of pistons in short order.

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Automation

Haas Automation Produces its 125,000th CNC Machine

Haas Automation built its first VF-1 vertical machining center in 1988. This CNC machine was remarkable because it was the first U.S.-built machine of its type priced below $50,000. In January 2012, the company built its 125,000th CNC machine tool, which happened to be the latest version of the VF-1 model. Comparing these two milestone machines is revealing.

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Matching Manufacturing Perceptions with Realities

A survey suggests the public continues to view manufacturing in a negative light, despite evidence to the contrary.

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Basics

Some Laser Marking Basics

The proper marking method that should be used depends on the workpiece material and the quality requirements.

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Racing to Create Custom Pistons

Laser scanning technology enables this automotive aftermarket company to design and machine custom sets of pistons in short order.

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Measurement

Moving Forward in Reverse

This versatile shop leverages portable CMM technology to steadily grow the reverse engineering portion of its business.

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Annual Industrial Production Growing at Faster Rate

The consumer durable goods industrial production index reached 91.7 in January 2012, which is the third highest level since June 2008.

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Innovate Faster with In-House Manufacturing

"The Edge Factor's" tour of judges recently visited Cane Creek Cycling Components to discuss the company's decision to bring previously outsourced machining work back in-house.

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Top Five Blog Posts: Celebrating Two Years

Our metalworking blog is officially two years old. Here is a look at the top five posts, along with some of our editors’ favorites.

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Double-Disc Wheel Changes Don’t Have to Be a Chore

C & B Machinery has patented a device to assist skilled trades with safe removal and installation of disc grinding wheels.

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Making It Easier to Program Turbo-Machinery Parts

5-Axis MultiBlade from Gibbs & Associates is designed to make it easier for CNC programmers to create five-axis tool paths for machining blisks, impellers and similar turbo-machinery parts.

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