MMS Blog

Automation 7 May 2014

Video: Leveraging Magnets for Robot Flexibility

Need to move both round and flat workpieces with a robotic arm? Magnetic end-of-arm tooling makes it possible to handle both of these shapes interchangeably, as the video in this article demonstrates.

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CNC & Machine Controls 6 May 2014

What Is Arbitrary Speed Threading?

This CNC function enables an operator to control chatter when repairing threads on components such as oilfield pipes.

Aerospace 5 May 2014

Video: Quiet Heavy Milling of Titanium

During test cutting with a new tool-and-toolholder combination for titanium, this video was shot to record the sound (or lack of sound) from a deep milling pass.

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Shop Management Software 2 May 2014

Surprises from Machine Monitoring

When Mazak implemented an MTConnect-enabled machine monitoring system at its machine-tool factory in Florence, Kentucky, the data yielded some surprising results when analyzed. Read about what was discovered here.

Automation 1 May 2014

Robot Machining Unit

A robot-based machine tool provides a simple and flexible option for certain machining applications.

1 May 2014

The Rule of Thumb, Part 2

These additional guidelines will help maximize gage performance.

Workforce Development 29 Apr 2014

Which Path Did You Choose?

We’re always interested in hearing about how individuals are trained and educated for careers in manufacturing. Know of an interesting, unusual or highly effective program in your area? Tell us about it.

Toolholders 28 Apr 2014

Eliminating Tool Pullout in Titanium Milling

Toolholder employs a secondary locking system to counter the high axial cutting forces encountered during the development of a tool for high-metal-removal-rate milling of titanium.

Workforce Development 28 Apr 2014

Presetting Becomes Prevalent

Next Intent implemented presetting and shrink-fit toolholding when it bought a five-axis machining center, but it has since seen these resources deliver value to machining centers throughout the shop.

Large Part Machining 28 Apr 2014

Laser Encoder Feedback for 40-Meter Wing Parts

Large machine travels, long machining cycles and changing aircraft manufacturing precision demands necessitated a non-contact approach to machine-tool position feedback.