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Optical CMM Equips Robots for Machining
A robot could make a great machine tool if it didn't have accuracy limitations. Here is what Comet is doing to develop a solution.
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What Makes for an Effective, Production-Oriented VMC?
Extended VMC cycle times due to modest spindle performance and slow non-cutting functions can increase costs for high-volume applications. However, new VMC offerings can minimize cycle times while maximizing competitiveness for production work.
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For Manufacturers, a Little Inventory is Healthy
It turns out that too much efficiency is inefficient.
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Contouring Head Basics
Know how contouring boring heads work? If not, here’s a quick explanation.
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Making Music while Making Chips
Machinists are creative people. So why should it surprise us that they are musically inclined?
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Approved: Cryogenic Machining for the F-35 Fighter
The technology improves tool life in titanium by a factor of 10 when used at cutting speeds appropriate for this material.
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Machining for Mars
Controlling the Mars rover from Earth requires precision machining. Error is not acceptable.
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A Photo Studio for Your Small Parts
Wanting to take good photos of small parts for promotional purposes? Consider this device.
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Minding Fundamentals
When evaluating a machine tool or other piece of manufacturing equipment, don’t get distracted by bells and whistles.
Read MoreVIDEO: One Gallon Can Last Three Months
The video’s imagery of a single container replacing shelves of fluid barrels is a striking picture of the potential savings from minimum quantity lubrication (MQL).
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Jr. Parts Collector
Users of Swiss-type lathes might find this part-collecting device helpful for lights-out machining.
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Industry Marks Passing of Mr. Teruyuki Yamazaki
Teruyuki Yamazaki, son of Yamazaki Mazak Corp. founder, was considered an industry leader and visionary. Mr. Yamazaki passed away September 15 at the age of 82.
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