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Beyond Milling or Grinding
Ultrasonic machining opens new possibilities for NASA engineers using previously unmachinable materials.
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In Waterjet, Fast Cutting Found at Lower Pressure
Testing compared abrasive waterjet machining of steel and aluminum at different levels of pump pressure.
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Airing Dirty Laundry
A manufacturer we recently profiled plans to enable customers to track their jobs through the shop floor in real time. Will the benefits of such a policy outweigh the potential pitfalls?
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Tune in to IMTSTV for Industry Insights
Starting today at noon (ET), sponsors of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) will broadcast the first part of a week-long series of special programs about IMTS and the manufacturing industry it serves. Watch the programs on your PC or mobile viewer—the program repeats hourly.
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The Softer Side of Machine Tool Builders
These low-cost VMCs come standard with a number of software features that enable them to compensate for machining’s inherent physical and thermal challenges.
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Where More Flutes Make Sense
A tool with many flutes can be effective for achieving a productive metal removal rate in titanium, where speed and chip load are constrained.
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How Valuable are Internal Blogs for Manufacturers?
Don’t cringe at the word “blog.” A private, internal blog may be an effective means to improve shop communication while retaining vital information.
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iPads Keep Supervisors on the Shop Floor
Having fully interactive access to shopfloor control software enables supervisors at metal finishing and repair job shop to monitor shop activities and make better decisions on the spot.
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Renishaw Acquires MTT
The metrology company’s move suggests confidence in additive manufacturing.
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Sunlight and Spotlight Shine on Seco Tools
This global cutting tool manufacturer celebrated completion of its first solar photovoltaic (PV) system in east Tennessee.
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The Taiwanese Touch
Machine tool builders in Taiwan are striving to increase equipment capabilities while keeping unit prices down. Here's a report from the recent Taiwan International Machine Tool Show in Taipei.
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Micromachining Powder Metal on a VMC
By refining its micromachining process for powder metal tool steels, this shop has reduced production costs, lead times and secondary bench work for complex tooling components.
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