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MMS Blog
Moving 3D Programming To The Shop
New CAM systems are not just making shopfloor programming of 3D mold cores and cavities practical, they're making it easy. Here's a look at the technology and how two Detroit tool shops are making off-line and shopfloor programming work together.
Read MoreAbrasive Waterjet Machine For Job Shops
Cutting metal and other materials with a high-pressure stream of water and abrasive grit generally has been the domain of specialty shops dedicated to this process or large plants with special needs—and deep pockets.A new abrasive waterjet machine from Flow International Corp. (Kent, Washington) makes this process as attainable as, let's say, wire EDM, or almost any other mainstream metalworking process.
Read MoreHow To Pick A Feed Unit
Feed units come in all different shapes and sizes, and with features for a variety of uses. Choosing the right one can substantially affect your bottom line.
Read MoreDon't Overlook EDM Tapping
In many difficult hole making applications, the best way (and often the only way) to form internal threads is with electrical discharge machining.
Read MoreNew Hitachi Seiki Machines Reflect Trends
Any machine tool builder striving to be responsive to customer interests and demands will reflect those interests and demands in the new machines it introduces. A case in point is Hitachi Seiki, which recently introduced a new horizontal machining center and a new turning center.
Read MoreTaking Advantage Of Superabrasives
Using the cutting capabilities of a superabrasive grinding wheel requires a systematic processing approach. It takes more to get good process results than just slapping a superabrasive grinding wheel on a machine tool.
Read MoreDrill And Bore With A Face Mill
Cutting holes by interpolating a face milling cutter may be a better process choice for many rough and even finish boring operations. Software improvements and better cutter designs allow expanding use of the versatile face mill for hole making.
Read MoreHaas Has New Plant, New Machines, New Uptime Guarantee
Haas Has New Plant, New Machines, New Uptime Guarantee
Read MoreDMG Expands Profile In U.S.
The names Deckel and Maho have long ranked among Europe's principal players in milling machines and machining centers. Those names have been put together to form a single company, which in America is known as DMG America.
Read MoreThe New Model For Short-Order Manufacturing
Through the combination of innovative process development, cellular manufacturing and quick setup procedures, this shop found a way to mix efficiency and flexibility in small-lot machining.
Read MoreElectrode Mill Hits 36,000 RPM
Today's CNC EDMs burn cavities faster than ordinary milling machines can feed them with electrodes, and so the demand for high-speed graphite machining centers has opened up an opportunity that machine-tool builders have begun to fill.
Read MoreVacuum Workholding Improves Process Flexibility
Nature hates a vacuum but this captive Minnesota model shop loves one. Their world is one of high mix, low volume jobs. Vacuum workholding helps them better serve internal customers.
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