Emily Probst Former Senior Editor
CAM Software Saves Time in Micro-Precision Turning
JTD SAS implemented Esprit CAM software from DP Technology in order to solve the inefficiency of manually programming their CNCs. This saved programming time and ensured optimized cutting paths.
Read MoreWaterjet Helps Machine and Fab Shop Thrive
Adding waterjet technology to it machining and fabrication shop helped Gulf Machine Shop increase productivity and take on new kinds of work.
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6 Factors Maximize Profitability in High-Precision Machining
Jon Iverson, CEO of Optis says it is important to take an integrated approach to improving manufacturing performance. Here are six key considerations that should form an integral part of the manufacturing strategy.
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New Facility to Help Strengthen Röhm’s U.S. Presence
German workholding technology provider Röhm has opened its new 32,000-square-foot North American headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia. The facility is three times larger than its previous one, enabling the company to manufacture in the United States for the first time as well as expand the service and support it provides.
Read MoreShop Management Software Benefits Small-, Medium-Size Companies
Elite Manufacturing was unknowingly overpricing its bids until the company purchased an ERP software program. Since its installation, the company has seen increased profitability as well as growth.
Read MoreTurning a Profit with Automation
CL Tech could not profitably meet increased production demand until it added robotic automation. The move saved money in operating costs and eliminated the need for peripheral devices.
Read MoreControlled Welding Process Joins Metal in a Flash
Manual methods were not accurate enough for joining advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), so Taylor-Winfield Technologies worked with a Rexroth distributor to devise a technique using a motion controller and hydraulic drives for better precision.
Read MoreUniversal Turning Machine Accommodates Long Workpieces
DMG MORI’s NLX 6000|2000, which is the successor of DMG MORI’s SL series, is designed for applications in the energy and oil industries as well as hydraulic and mechanical engineering.
Read MoreNext Generation Entry-Level VMC Line
The new generation of EcoMill V series of machining centers features a revised Ecoline design to improve ergonomics, machine finish and worker safety.
Read MoreMeasurement System Eliminates Shadow-Type Inspection
For Keystone Powdered Metal Co., tooling inspection was time-consuming and not highly repeatable. To solve this problem, the company used Jenoptik's T8000 RC automatic universal roughness and contour measurement system.
Read MoreHMC Saves Floor Space, Increases Production Capacity
When Calmotion LLC's production capacity fell behind demand for its rotary products, it added horizontal machining with the SMTCL HMC80 for reduced operations and setup times.
Read MoreNew CNC Equipment, CAM Software Bring Shop to a Fast Start
The startup Dynamic Balance Machine invested in advanced CNC machines and Mastercam software from CNC Software Inc. to more quickly rough out material and reduce cycle times.
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