MMS Blog
Survey Sees Machine Tool Buyers Seeking to Reduce Costs and Add Operational Flexibility
The 2021 Metalworking Capital Spending Survey from Gardner Intelligence shows overall purchasing declines but increased investment in higher-end machine tools such as turn-mill machines and five-axis machining centers.
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Greenleaf Boosts OCCO's Cutter and Insert Productivity
Greenleaf Corp.’s proprietary insert, cutter and machine adjustments helped OCCO reduce crankshaft machining costs to, in some cases, a quarter of the original cost.
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3D Printing for Animal Enrichment: The Cool Parts Show Goes to the Zoo
It's not just humans who can benefit from the design advantages of additive manufacturing. A 3D printed device made by GE Additive is enriching the lives of animals at the Cincinnati Zoo.
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Cutting Tool Technology Aids Lights-Out Machining Applications
These features can help improve cutting tool stability, standardize cutting performance and extend tool life, enabling shops to confidently run unattended shifts.
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Q&A: Trends in Cutting Tool Application
Cutting tool technology is advancing and shops’ needs are changing as well. A leading cutting tool supplier offers this view.
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Brass Machining Optimizations Save Job Shop Time and Money
With the help of TechSolve Inc., Nolte Precise Manufacturing Inc. optimized a brass part and saved $22,000 while opening up significant extra production time.
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GBI Metalworking Index Reports First Expansion Under COVID
The GBI: Metalworking has reported its first month of expansion since the COVID-19 pandemic began restricting economic activity in America.
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4 Questions To Ask When Moving to Live Tooling
Live tooling is often seen as a niche solution, but there are a number of different processes that are improved by introducing live tooling.
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The Value of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
Design is the “value multiplier” when it comes to additive manufacturing.
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CGTech's OptiPath and Force Modules Prove Complementary
The OptiPath and Force modules of CGTech’s Vericut software have improved programming and cycle times at Ultra Machining Company.
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U.S. Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office Concludes First Ever Advanced Manufacturing Olympics
Nearly $1M in prizes awarded to winners of five manufacturing-related competitions. MMS editor-in-chief Peter Zelinski co-hosted the Air Force’s week-long event.
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Autodesk Fusion 360 adds PowerMill Technology and More
Autodesk’s Fusion 360 receives a major functionality upgrade with the addition of PowerMill, PowerShape and PowerInspect technology – offering more technology and better value.
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