MMS Blog

Laser & Waterjet 5 Oct 2016

Accessible Horizontal Band Saws Emphasize Stable, Accurate Operation

Behringer Saws will highlight its compact and versatile HBE Dynamic-series horizontal band saw with features designed to improve performance and precision while maximizing user convenience and safety.

Economics 5 Oct 2016

GBI: Metalworking September 2016 – 48.4

Continued moderate contraction indicates the industry has improved.

Measurement 3 Oct 2016

When a Turn-Mill Doesn’t Turn

LeanWerks uses innovative probing, tooling and workholding strategies to enable its turn-mill to machine castings complete, in effect turning it into a five-axis machining center.

Workholding 3 Oct 2016

Using Additive Manufacturing to 3D-Print Fixturing, Machine Tool Components

Machine shops can consider 3D printing technology a handy way to make custom fixturing and other components.

Workholding 3 Oct 2016

Inner-Diameter Part Clamping Offers Lathes Complete Outer-Diameter Access

Royal Products' CNC expanding mandrels provide access to the entire outer diameter of the workpiece.

Horizontal Machining Centers 3 Oct 2016

On Power, Torque, Speed and Hogging Titanium

The T-Rex spindle from Fives Giddings & Lewis is designed for high-torque and low-speed cutting critical for hogging titanium.

Lean Manufacturing 3 Oct 2016

Inventory Systems Boost Lean Manufacturing Efforts

Computerized, point-of-use storage and dispensing systems help this shop target waste that is difficult to measure and often labor-intensive to eliminate.

Oil & Gas 3 Oct 2016

Chances for Hybrid Manufacturing in Oilfield Applications

A contract manufacturer is finding uses for a hybrid additive manufacturing and five-axis milling machine for oilfield drills, valves and other end-use components.