Derek Korn

Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief

On-Call Coolant Reclamation Unit

Portability enables this coolant reclamation unit to be used on many different machine tools. Plus, it can be used without shutting down the machine.

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New Machining Technology Introduced at Pfronten

Here’s some of what I saw at DMG/Mori Seiki’s recent open house in Pfronten, Germany.

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Five-Axis

New Machines and Automation at Pfronten

Here’s some of what one editor saw at DMG/Mori Seiki’s 2013 open house in Pfronten, Germany.

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Leveraging Technology for Manufacturing Traceability

A free white paper explains how RFID and barcode technologies can play a key role in developing an effective traceability program.

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Oil & Gas

The Challenge in Capturing Liquid Smoke

Machining hard metals with straight-oil coolant can generate “liquid smoke” that can be difficult to capture. Here are some factors to consider when developing a mist collection system for this pesky machining byproduct.

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Advantages of New Laser-Scanning Technology

Here’s why many of today’s manufacturers are considering retrofitting CMMs and articulated measuring arms with the latest laser scanners.

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Measurement

Applying New Laser-Scanning Technology

Here’s why many of today’s manufacturers are considering retrofitting CMMs and articulated measuring arms with laser scanners.

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CAD/CAM

Providing Consistent Tool Engagement in Five Axes

BobCAD-CAM says it is the first to provide a consistent tool-engagement-angle toolpath strategy for two through five-axis operations.

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Five-Axis

Consistent Tool Engagement in Five Axes

This tool path applies the consistent-tool-engagement-angle strategy that previously has been only available for two- and three-axis operations to four- and five-axis simultaneous movements.

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Is 40 Hours Enough?

Are shops sufficiently investing in continuous training of seasoned employees?

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New Type of Probe Excels at Digitizing

Fully digital probes are especially effective at accurate digitizing routines (like reverse engineering cylinder head ports) using a long stylus.

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Measurement

A Third Class of Touch-Trigger Probes

Fully digital probes are especially effective at accurate digitizing routines using a long stylus.

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