MMS Blog

Software Simplifies ISO Certification

Learn how one manufacturer leveraged its shop management software platform to streamline its ISO certification process.

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Laser & Waterjet

Keep Your Scrap Value Intact

A lot of the value in the way this part was machined can be found in the material that was left behind.

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Updated Machine Tool Search Engine

Version 3.0 of Techspex, the machine tool search engine, launched this month. What makes this site unique is that Modern Machine Shop provides editorial content that is directly integrated into company showroom and related machine tool model pages.

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Aerospace

What’s Best for Boring Titanium?

In a joint research effort, Kaiser Precision Tooling and Blaser Swisslube searched for a combination of metalworking fluid and indexable insert that show the best results when boring titanium. The results underscore the importance of controlling vibration, friction and heat.

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Workholding

Shop Solution for Faster Jaw Change-Overs

This shop turned a problem into a product line.

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Milling Tools

Alter the Axial Depth

In difficult-to-machine metals, when a pocket or similar deep feature is milled in successively deeper Z-axis levels, oxidation and chemical reaction can affect the tool at the upper surface level of each cut. The solution: Change the axial depth of cut for each pass.

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December MBI at 49.9 – Industry Conditions Unchanged

With a reading of 49.9, Gardner’s metalworking business index (MBI) showed that conditions in the metalworking industry were unchanged from November. This comes after two months of modest growth.

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CAD/CAM

Video: The Value of Machine Simulation

Mastercam’s Machine Simulation feature enables the programmer to see how a multi-axis part program will perform. The virtual representation of the workpiece, cutting tool assembly, workholding fixture, machine spindle and other elements of the machine structure in motion provide a better visualization of possible collisions or interference.

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Automation

Product Spotlight Slideshow: Robots & Automation

View the slideshow to see highlights from January’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focused on robots and automation equipment.

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Medical

HMC Provides Quality Needed for Medical Manufacturing

Big River Engineering and Manufacturing purchased a high-precision Makino a51 HMC to meet FDA regulations and gain customers in the medical device manufacturing industry.

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Aerospace

Cryogenic Machining Avoids the White Layer

According to 5ME, a recently discovered benefit of cryogenic machining is that it prevents the formation of an untempered martensitic “white layer” on the machined surface.

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The 10 Most Popular Posts of 2013

At the end of the year it’s always fun to go back and see which posts resonated with you. Here is a list of our top 10 most popular posts of 2013.

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