Evan Doran Associate Editor

Data-Driven Manufacturing 2 Jun 2022

Toolpath-Level Machine Monitoring Improves Aerospace OEE

Machine monitoring software that records historical efficiency to the toolpath level helped aerospace manufacturer Leesta improve its OEE by ten points.

CAD/CAM 21 May 2022

CAD/CAM System Requirements: An Overview

CAD/CAM programs are among the most demanding kinds of computer software. Smooth operation requires careful consideration of computer specifications.

Turning Machines 18 May 2022

Deep Hole Drilling Without Drift

A deep hole drill with intuitive controls and minimal hole drift was one shop's pipe dream — until the shop helped a machine tool builder make it.

Workforce Development 11 May 2022

Stars Slowly Align for Small Shop Merger

RPM Tool’s seemingly overnight expansion from a five-person machine shop to an almost 30-employee production business involved over a year and a half of planning.

Milling Tools 4 May 2022

Five-Axis Changes Weldments Into Monolithic One-Piece Parts

Moving from welding to five-axis machining enabled Barbco to redesign its weldments as monolithic one-piece parts with improved strength and repeatability.

Workforce Development 12 Jul 2022

All-Around Mill Improves Productivity and Cost for Valve Job

Adopting a mill with a double-negative rake and pockets compatible with multiple insert geometries enabled Progressive Metal Service to increase feed and lower scrap rates for a valve.

Shop Management Software 28 Mar 2022

DigiFabster Analytics Dashboard Monitors Sales and Materials

DigiFabster has added an analytics dashboard to its e-commerce platform, providing users with customizable views for tracking sales and material usage.

Basics 25 Mar 2022

Turn-Mills 101

Turn-mills are a type of multitasking machine that can shorten cycle times and help facilitate lights-out machining for two common machining types.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 24 Mar 2022

Modbus TCP Support comes to Scytec's DataXchange Platform

Scytec Consulting has added Modbus TCP compatibility to its DataXchange machine monitoring platform. This will enhance its usability with cobots and PLCs.

Shop Management Software 21 Mar 2022

HCL CAMWorks-Zoller Combination Streamlines Tool Management

HCL CAMWorks has implemented Zoller’s Tool Management Solutions Interface, simplifying tool database management and minimizing manual tool data entry.