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Turning Tools

New Tooling Technologies for Today, Tomorrow

A recent visit to Sandvik Coromant’s headquarters in Sandviken, Sweden, revealed a handful of technologies that will impact machining and machine monitoring moving forward.

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Aerospace

Complete Machining of Large Aerospace Parts

Machine Specialties Inc. needed to produce large parts with a constantly increasing degree of complexity. The M120 Millturn from WFL enables the shop to process large components in only one clamping.

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How to Choose an ERP System for Your Data-Driven Machine Shop

Manufacturers with an ERP system in place should re-evaluate the system as the essential forerunner of and foundation for emerging data-driven manufacturing concepts.

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Eliminating “Islands of Production” with More and Better Data

A portal that reminds me of Uber today holds the promise to perform like eHarmony in the future, its CEO says.

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Toolholders

Overcoming the Challenges of Threading Hardened Parts

Threading hardened parts resulted in long cycle times and fast tool wear for one shop. Seco's Secomax CBN200 insert grade reduced threading cycle time by a third.

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Grinding

Vibratory Finishing System Handles Delicate Die Castings

Kovolis Hedvikov A.S. needed a flexible finishing process integrated into its existing production scheme. Rosler's continuous-feed vibratory system provided efficient finishing of large, delicate die castings.

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Why Is U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Strong Right Now?

That’s a big question, but some facts and figures reveal a few of the facets of this industry’s current vitality.

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Automation

Putting the “Feed” in Zero-Defect Through-Feed Grinding

An automated grinding, inspection and packaging cell churns out two fragile automotive parts per second with zero defects.

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Holemaking

EDM Machine Probing Possibilities

Probing options for electrical discharge machining equipment range from simple to sophisticated. Here are options for wire, sinker and hole-drilling EDM.

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Basics

Buying a VMC: Considering Structure and Stability

Design and construction govern a vertical machining center’s ability to machine parts to tight tolerances with accuracy and repeatability.

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Distributed U.S. Sourcing Matches China’s Price

Ability of broker-like service to organize the capacity of various independent shops provided for low-cost domestic production.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Plays Large Role in Reshoring Success

Three specific software features of Edgecam by Vero Software have helped GSC Power Division successfully bring camshaft production in house.

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