MMS Blog

EDM 23 Oct 2018

Buying a Wire EDM, Part 4: Dielectric Fluid & Maintenance

Removing the microscopic particles made during the wire EDM cutting process becomes a key factor in maximizing cutting speed as well as attaining part accuracy and surface finish. Dielectric fluid is the mechanism for flushing these “chips” away.

Workholding 22 Oct 2018

News of Note: October 2018

The NTMA appoints a new president, Röhm acquires Master WorkHolding, Renishaw opens new demo center and more industry news.

21 Oct 2018

Italian Machining Technology at BI-MU 2018

The 2018 edition of the Italian machine tool trade show emphasized start-ups, additive manufacturing and the automotive industry.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 20 Oct 2018

Get Ready for Connected Machining by Preparing Your CNC Units for the Network

Priming and prepping your CNC machines to be connected to a network for monitoring is time well spent. The next step is choosing a machine-monitoring system that is the “right size” for your shop.

Workforce Development 19 Oct 2018

Be a Champion for Manufacturing

Terry Iverson, president of Iverson and Company and founder of ChampionNow!, is working to change the perception of manufacturing in the United States by writing a book for parents, mentors and educators. The goal is to highlight the quality manufacturing career opportunities that are available to today’s youth.

How Voice Recognition Will Transform Machine Tool Technology

For now, new voice recognition technology is a way to more efficiently run a machine tool. Soon, it will provide access to a whole world of shop floor information.

Upcoming Webinar: Understanding Smart Manufacturing to Gain Productivity and Profitability in a Global Manufacturing Environment

Industry veteran Michael Buchli, Senior SolidWorks Product & Portfolio Manager, says one way to improve process efficiency (and profitability) is to integrate design and manufacturing to promote concurrent product development.

17 Oct 2018

Documenting Your Data Collection

Industry 4.0 helps tie gaging equipment data with part measurement for 100 percent traceability.

Additive Manufacturing 16 Oct 2018

3DEO Brings an "Additive Funk" to Manufacturing for Production

The California-based startup is providing metal production parts using its own process that combines additive manufacturing with conventional machining.

Workforce Development 15 Oct 2018

The Value of a Job Quoting Checklist for CNC Machine Shops

A more comprehensive quoting process might enable you to win the right amount of the right type of work for your shop while eliminating any surprises that might otherwise pop up when production of a new job ensues.