Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief

Holemaking 6 May 2013

Metalworking Fluids and Machining

Blaser Swisslube uses its technology center in Switzerland to conduct tests that mimic the real-world work its customers perform. Here’s an example of an optimized drilling process.

Five-Axis 1 May 2013

Video: Five-Axis Machine’s Atypical Pallet Changing System

Makino’s a61nx-5E five-axis machine features an atypical pallet changing system that brings effective ergonomics to five-axis machining.

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Workholding 30 Apr 2013

Video: Fifth-Axis Tombstone Workholding Solution

Watch an HMC perform five-axis machining using a tombstone that has multiple indexers installed.

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Workholding 24 Apr 2013

Enabling Small Machines to Produce Big Parts

Well-suited for oilfield work, this compact rotary table has a through-hole diameter of 13.6 inches, which has previously been available only with rotary tables having a much larger face plate.

22 Apr 2013

Manufacturing’s New Model for Primary Care?

On-site health care clinics are becoming more popular for small-sized companies. Will more manufacturers consider this alternative?

22 Apr 2013

The Material Difference

In some cases, thick-walled, seamless tubes make more sense than solid barstock for certain stainless cylindrical parts.

Workforce Development 22 Apr 2013

Taking Health Care into Your Own Hands

Bremen Castings Inc. recently established a convenient, on-site clinic to better manage health care costs. The cash-free operation looks to be a win-win for the company and its nearly 300 employees in more ways than one.

Automation 16 Apr 2013

Can You Add Automation Without Enclosures?

A new line of robot arms offers the possibility to safely function alongside personnel with no safety guarding.

11 Apr 2013

Check out This Family Business’ “Working Museum”

Central Texas Tools moved to its current location back in 1937. The close-knit, three-generation shop uses the same belt-driven equipment as it did back then, too.

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