MMS Blog
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Keeping a Shop Network Safe
Concerns about cyber security should not stop shops from installing machine-monitoring systems.
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Video: Multipurpose Tool Developed Using Various Operations
3D printing, waterjet, CNC machining and metal injection molding all figure into the journey this military-inspired invention has taken so far.
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Top Shops Profile: Tech Manufacturing
Tech Manufacturing was the 2016 Top Shops Honors Program winner in the category of shopfloor practices.
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U.S. Manufacturing Is Set for Stability and Growth
The Reshoring Initiative intends its infographic to help manufacturers as they plan for Manufacturing Day coming up on October 7.
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Using Collaborative Robots for Laser Scanning
This device is said to be the first programmable laser scanning system for automated 3D scanning, measurement and gaging using a collaborative robot.
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Video: Machine Shop in San Quentin Prison
The TV program “Titan” will become more directly focused on machining instruction as its creator incorporates his teaching in the prison into the show.
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Drilling “Invisible” Holes
UV laser micromachining makes it possible to drill holes that are not visible to the human eye—until they are meant to be seen, that is.
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