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.
Read MoreFusion 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.
Read MoreEnd 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.
Read MorePutting 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.
Read MoreSimulation 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.
Read MoreFour-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.
Read MoreFive Reminders For Machining Graphite
Graphite machining can be a tricky business, so keeping certain issues top of mind is vital to productivity and profitability.
Read MoreRobotic 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.
Read MoreMachining 101: What Are Coordinate Measuring Machines?
Optimized bases, drives, probes, software and more make coordinate measuring machines the most accurate tools for measuring part dimensions.
Read MoreTool Presetting Identifies and Isolates Costly Problems
Speroni’s Futura CNC presetter enabled Cogitic to diagnose runout and wear problems with its tooling before running the tools on its machines, saving time and expensive material.
Read MoreMachining 101: What is Waterjet Cutting?
Waterjet cutting may be a simpler machining method, but it packs a powerful punch that requires operators to stay cognizant of multiple parts’ wear and accuracy.
Read MoreMill-Turn Enables Complete Machining of High-Precision Parts
WFL’s Mill-turn machines have enabled Wittmann Battenfeld to combine milling, turning and boring operations for increased process flexibility and production efficiency.
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