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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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Basics

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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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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Workholding

When to Use a Diaphragm Chuck

The accuracy and repeatability of these chucks make them well-suited for a number of workholding applications.

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Automation

Compact Production Grinding Machine and Automation Trends

Three years after the introduction of this cylindrical grinding machine, options are being added to further facilitate automated part loading.

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Automation

World’s First Machine Tool Robot Made from Carbon Fiber

Lockheed Martin-Injaz-Tecgrant, cooperating with Airbus and Boeing, has developed the fast, accurate, portable XMini for automated aerospace manufacturing.

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TIMTOS Takeaway: Smart Manufacturing Is Automated

Data-driven manufacturing was the stated theme, but Taiwan’s largest metalworking exhibition was also an excellent showcase for the automated equipment that this technology supports.

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