MMS Blog

Pulse Power Boosts Electrolytic Machining Accuracy

An advancement of electrolytic, or electrochemical, machining (ECM), precision electrolytic machining is a non-contact process that provides an even more accurate alternative to conventional chip-making processes for jobs involving intricate geometries, difficult-to-machine materials or stringent surface finish requirements.

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CNC Machining and Music Making

A common theme is that CNC machining complements the craftsmanship that is the essence of fine musical instruments.

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Milling Tools

Video: Cryogenic Machining of Titanium

Through-tool liquid nitrogen turns the tool into a heat sink, extending tool life.

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Holemaking

Video: Machining Long Parts Through a Small Machining Center

Video from Chiron America demonstrates the company’s Multi-Profile System, which combines a machining center with in-feed and out-feed accessories so that the compact machine can mill and drill long parts.

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Five-Axis

How Cameras Improve Capacity

Web cameras provide an inexpensive way to bring remote processes together, and to improve timing and confidence in unattended machining.

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One EDM Shop, Two Different Stories

This versatile shop uses wire EDM both to machine big mold components and “turn” small parts.

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Turning Machines

Incremental Automation

This machine tool supplier sees shops searching for just a little bit of unattended capacity. Many shops are closer to obtaining this extra capacity than they realize.

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Rosie the Riveter Was a Cellist

A beautiful story came to an end late last year, when Geraldine Doyle passed away at age 86.

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How I “Benefitted” from Moldmaking Technology Magazine

Old Moldmaking Technology trade show panelsserved as a good foundation for my headliner, but moldmakers will find more value in MMT.

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Finding the Next Better Cutting Tool

Substrates, coatings, geometries and other aspects of cutting tools keep on getting better.

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Hey, That’s Not Scrap. It’s Art!

*Art Not Art According to a recent news release from the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) the theft of valuable bronze sculptures from an art museum was solved by a posting on the scrap industries’ online theft alert system.

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EDM

Wire Rethreader Hits The Mark

The rethreading system on a wire electrical discharge machine helps a U.S. manufacturer keep up with production requirements for a critical pistol component.

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