MMS Blog
When a Swiss-Type Is a Lathe and a Five-Axis Mill
Swiss-type lathes with a swiveling B axis enable this shop to machine parts complete and unattended that it otherwise couldn’t using its five-axis machining centers. Here is some of what it learned adopting this new technology.
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Buy Your Sharpest Young Employee a 3D Printer
Don’t just purchase a 3D printer for your shop. Give a bright young employee one to play with at home. This small investment can pay off in various ways.
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How Metal Burnishing Can Significantly Improve Product Life
Lambda Technologies’ low-plasticity burnishing process strengthens machined metal parts to extend product lifespans without compromising part geometry.
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An Introduction to Live Tooling
As jobs change or volume increases and the need arises for new machinery, don’t just accept the standard tooling packages provided by the builder before researching whether live tooling makes sense.
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Turret Toolblock Adapter Helps Shop Succeed with Quick-Change Toolholder
Finding itself challenged to take full advantage of two new Y-axis lathes, Anthony Machine found a solution in Kennametal’s Turret Adapted Clamping Units which, combined with the KM quick-change toolholder, have reduced cycle times and setups significantly and reliably.
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Make Smart Factories Even Smarter with Metrology Data Management
Bringing all of a plant’s quality data into a single digital system will reduce data entry errors, increase efficiency and improve overall product quality.
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Boost Metal Removal Rates with Constant Chip-Load Machining
The benefits of constant chip-load machining have been known for a while, but efficiently programming the toolpaths was impractical for most shops. However, new CAM technology makes the process easy, and the improvements in machining productivity can be dramatic.
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The Versatility of Snap Gages
The many design modifications available in snap gages enables them to measure some of the most difficult dimensions, right at the point of manufacture.
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Machine Shop Fills Mold Repair Niche with Fiber Laser
After getting calls for plastics injection mold repair services that its MIG and TIG welders couldn’t handle, CMS Inc. acquired fiber laser technology from LaserStar to meet demand.
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Reshoring News: June 2019
The Reshoring Initiative shares its 2018 data report, production moves from China but maybe not to Southeast Asia, and more reshoring news.
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June 2019 Product Spotlight: Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on different types of electrical discharge machining equipment.
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Climbing the Levels of Multi-Tasking Machining
The “done-in-one” concept is easier than ever to accomplish with turning and machining centers that can finish complicated parts in a single setup. Mazak helps explain which level of Multi-Tasking is right for your parts.
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