MMS Blog
Robot Eliminates WIP, Improves Efficiency
Automating loading/unloading of two new Mori Seiki lathes and a part wash/dry system with a FANUC robot from Automated Cells and Equipment enabled the company to eliminate an initial testing process as well as reduce labor and WIP.
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Model Machine Shop Video: MK Precision
This medical contract shop’s video describes its culture of training, as well as its president’s personal connection to the parts the company machines.
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Manufacturing Cell Enables Large-Part Production
A "done-in-one" manufacturing cell for large part production consisting of an Orbitec 20 machine, an Integrex multitasking machine and a Palletech automation system is now available from Mazak.
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In the Groove for 50 Years
It’s an American success story. In 1964, William and Hazel Kaiser founded a company to produce and market Thinbit, an innovative line of grooving tools. At first, the business operated out of the couple’s attic and garage. Fifty years later, the Kaiser Tool Company’s products continue to help shops such as Mack Tool and Engineering with successful solutions for demanding grooving applications.
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May MBI Shows Five Months of Growth
With a reading of 53.7, Gardner Business Media’s May metalworking index showed that the industry continues to grow at a fast pace. The index was higher than 53.0 in each of the first five months of 2014, and the industry grew seven of the last eight months.
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Taiwan Machine Tool Industry is Booming
Machine tool builders and their suppliers are developing leading-edge technologies and producing premium equipment in Taiwan with an eye toward global expansion. Here are some of the key players you should know about.
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Training CNC Operators
Make sure shop newcomers know these basics before they are trained on the machines.
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A Modular Clamping System for Bulky Parts
Here’s one fixturing alternative for clamping large workpieces such as mold and fracking components.
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Metal Storm Thunders through Sudbury
Methods Machine Tools Inc. hosted its annual open house and mini machine tool show at the company's headquarters in Sudbury, Massachusetts, last week. The highlights of this customer event are here.
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Metal Storm 2014
At Methods Machine Tool's Metal Storm, the company's main showroom was crowded with machines and visitors on its opening day.
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Morning in the Machine Shop
Matt Guse, owner of MRS Machining in Augusta, Wisconsin, took this photo of a moment that struck him in his shop. It reminded him of his father and the great team of people he gets to work with daily.
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The Costs and Benefits of Horizontal Machining
The shift from vertical to horizontal machining was even more expensive than this shop anticipated. It was also more valuable. Most of the shop’s machining centers are HMCs now—here’s why.
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