Emily Probst Former Senior Editor
Tangential Milling, Slow-Motion Video Address Slotting Bottleneck
By switching to tangential milling from Ingersoll Cutting Tools and using a slow-motion video to identify and overcome a lack of horsepower, Busche Enterprise was able to reduce cycle time and tool cost.
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Robot Eliminates WIP, Improves Efficiency
Automating loading/unloading of two new Mori Seiki lathes and a part wash/dry system with a FANUC robot from Automated Cells and Equipment enabled the company to eliminate an initial testing process as well as reduce labor and WIP.
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June Digital Edition Now Available
Modern Machine Shop’s June digital edition is now available. This issue features emphasis topics of CAD/CAM software and die/mold machining.
Read MoreIndex/Traub Celebrate Anniversary with German Open House
The event highlighted new machines at three Germany facilities.
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See You at the Show
If you live within a day’s drive of Novi, Michigan, why not take the time to check out Amerimold next week?
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Automated Honing Creates Consistent Parts
Micron Manufacturing’s fully automated, one-spindle Nagel Eco 40 hone with post process gaging and automatic wear compensation improved bore quality on a fuel injector and also provided consistent uptime.
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CNC Grinder Shortens Lead Time for Specialty Tooling
Switching from manual grinding applications to CNC grinding applications with a Studer favoritCNC grinder from United Grinding helped ETW Inc. reduce lead times for custom HSK tooling.
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Large Y-Axis VMC Enables Complete Machining in Single Setup
When Sarro Manufacturing couldn’t manufacture large, aluminum plates in one setup, it installed a Feeler VMP-1100S from Methods Machine Tools Inc. The VMC cut cycle time and spiked productivity.
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Software Speeds ISO Certification, Improves Shop Communication
Shoptech’s E2 job shop system helped Rehtek gain ISO certification while improving quality and communication throughout the facility.
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Custom Hobbing Tool Enables 45-Degree Angles
To machine helical gears at 45-degree angles, Gurecky installed a customized multifunctional machine from DMG Mori Ellison Technologies with a hobbing tool from Heimatec.
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Hands-On Experience Helps Autodesk Innovate
During a recent trip to San Francisco, Calif., Senior Editor Chris Felix from sister publication Production Machining got a chance to visit Autodesk’s new Pier 9 facility. There, he learned about the commercial availability of Inventor HSM, an integrated CAM solution for Inventor users.
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Modern Machine Shop’s April Digital Edition Is Now Available
Modern Machine Shop’s April issue features results from the 2014 World Machine Tool Output and Consumption Survey, technical articles about data-driven manufacturing and a million-dollar job, workholding articles, automation case studies, turning equipment reviews, and more.
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