MMS Blog

14 Jan 2015

Video: C-Axis Interpolation for Turning on a Machining Center

Controlling spindle revolution in time with the helical feed enables a single-point tool to “turn” the bore of this part.

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Economics 13 Jan 2015

December 2014 Metalworking Business Index (MBI) at 52.1

With a reading of 52.1, the Gardner Business Index showed that the metalworking industry grew for the 12th consecutive month and the 14th time in 15 months. December’s rate of expansion was the fastest since August, and the rate of expansion accelerated slightly throughout the fourth quarter of 2014.

Horizontal Machining Centers 8 Jan 2015

The Foundry's Way Forward

An established supplier of short-run castings just opened and staffed a new, fully equipped, in-house CNC machine shop. Taking ownership of machining will improve the company’s range of services to customers as well as its quality control.

Workholding 7 Jan 2015

Ball-Drive System for Accurate Table Rotation

This rotary table design is said to offer zero backlash/reversal error while providing high accuracy, rigidity and torque transfer.

Top Shops 6 Jan 2015

Benchmarking Side Benefit: Gaining a Customer

JD Machine was a Top Shops Honors Program winner in 2013. An aerospace company that read about the award eventually became a new customer.

Automation 6 Jan 2015

Product Spotlight: Robots & Automation

View the January slideshow for automation products ranging from welding robots to workpiece transport systems.

Large Part Machining 5 Jan 2015

TMX Delivers 8,000-Pound Chuck

Custom 71-inch workholding is going to be used on a welding positioner for cladding large valves for the oil and gas industry.

2 Jan 2015

The ISO 13399 and MTConnect Connection

These two data exchange standards work together to promote the concept of data-driven manufacturing. Both standards will help shops make better decisions about shopfloor activities.

Measurement 1 Jan 2015

Get Focused Automatically

An industrial microscope is similar to operating a camera, in that the operator must consider various factors such as lighting, shutter speed and exposure to capture the desired image. An inspection microscope with automatic focusing capabilities can streamline the process.