Articles
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.
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Then What Do You Look For?
These days, shops must place greater emphasis on one’s personality when evaluating potential new hires.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Case for Custom Fixturing
Photos of custom fixtures illustrate the types of applications that call for non-standard workholding.
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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.
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When CAM-Integrated Simulation Isn’t Enough
Whereas this shop’s CAM system is limited to evaluating only internal CAM files, Vericut software from CGTech uses the actual post-processed G code.
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CNC Machining on the Radio
MMS Editor Pete Zelinski spoke with public radio's Dustin Dwyer about CNC machining. Listen to the podcast from the “Changing Gears” project.
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Avoiding Bandsaw Blunders
Two representatives from Simonds International offer five tips for avoiding common bandsaw mistakes.
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