MMS Blog

Coolant Filtration Yields Significant Savings

While many shop managers intuitively understand the importance of properly maintaining coolant, it's likely that few have calculated the actual cost savings of doing so. Keller Products says the 80-percent savings realized by one customer after installing pump/skimmer units is typical.

It Takes Firm Resolution To Master The Micro

This shop’s experience of successfully machining a micro aneurysm clip in silicon nitride ceramic points out the need to have CAD, CAM and CNC capability at high resolution—plus the commitment to pull it all together.

Value First, Then Jobs

Investments that magnify our ability to create value will ultimately lead to more real jobs.

The Automation Inspiration

Although automated manufacturing cells typically consist of standard products such as CNC machine tools, robots, pallets and cell control software, almost all of these systems rely on inventive concepts developed for the particular application. These "good ideas" often account for the outstanding productivity and flexibility of these systems. This article looks at several of the "good ideas" that characterize a cell comprised of seven wire EDM units and a robot on a rail transfer unit.

Video: The Role of Heat in High Speed Machining

In high speed machining of die/mold steels, the heat has a more beneficial effect than the role it plays in conventional cuts.

Automated Cell at Big Sky EDM

The Value Of Indexable-Insert Center Drills

This indexable-insert center drill, said to be an industry first, combines the drilling performance advantages of solid carbide with the positioning repeatability and quick-change benefits common to indexable-insert tooling.

Machining Reimagined As A Lean Resource

It was a bold move for this company to install four new machine tools, including two turn-mills, at one time, but it was the only way to take the lean journey to a higher level. 

Ten Ways To Maximize Profits In Any Economic Environment

In these tough economic times, it’s difficult to keep your company above water, let alone profitable. When business is booming, many shops focus on job completion and quality.

Creating Cost Savings With Machine-Ready Blanks

Eliminating pre-machining operations is often the difference between winning bids and profitability.

“Intelligent” Chuck Regulates Clamping Force

Hainbuch is working to develop an “intelligent” chuck that monitors actual clamping forces on the workpiece and triggers necessary corrections automatically.

The Hidden Cost Of EDM Wire Consumption

Excessive wire consumption on a wire electrical discharge machine is costly. Technology that allows slower unspooling speeds without compromising results appears to be the answer.