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Zero-Adjustment Bar Pullers Simplify Turning Automation
Spring-loaded grippers and adjustable programming are enabling bar pullers to fulfill their promise to save time and money in CNC turning automation.
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CAM Automation and Library Revitalize Precision Manufacturer
CAMWorks has powered TECMA’s transition to 3D digital CNC machining. The software’s optimizations have enabled the shop to tackle precision parts for space.
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Methods and Benefits of Designing for Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing may have different process considerations than traditional manufacturing, but it can manage these through clever planning and specialized software.
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New CAD/CAM Features Extend Shop's Three-Axis Capabilities
Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion technology enables advanced tool paths that make Industrial Machine & Supply competitive with only a three-axis milling machine.
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Why Go Five-Axis: Machine Types and Benefits
Even as the benefits of five-axis machining stack up year by year, the barrier for entry crumbles.
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Fusion 360 Leaps Into the Cloud with Extensions and Forge
At its Autodesk University 2021 conference, Autodesk announced upcoming features for Fusion 360 such as generative design updates and integration with the company’s cloud-based Forge platform.
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End Mill and Collet Combo Cuts High-Speed Machining Costs 62%
Switching to Emuge-Franken helped precision production machine shop SB Dezigns save 62% in costs on a popular automotive part while lowering cycle times.
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Putting Production on Repeat with Machine Tool Automation
Cobots and automation advances have spurred tooling and workholding innovations like Big Daishowa’s zero-point workholding system and EWA fine boring head.
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Simulation Saves Money When Machining Expensive Parts
Jobs machining expensive materials mean Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing needs to be extremely cautious. The operations manager says Vericut not only prevents mistakes, it shortens cycle times.
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Four-Flute Carbide Drill Increases OWSI's Feedrate Fourfold
Ceratizit’s line of WTX-HFDS drills saved OWSI 3.5 minutes per part on a difficult job and completely eliminated a secondary operation, increasing profitability.
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Five Reminders For Machining Graphite
Graphite machining can be a tricky business, so keeping certain issues top of mind is vital to productivity and profitability.
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Robotic Cell Improves Quote, Wins Shop an Aerospace Job
By adding a FANUC-controlled automation cell, Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing improved the cost-competitiveness of its quote and won a major aerospace job.
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