Julia Hider Senior Editor

IMTS 18 Aug 2020

Bourn & Koch Vertical Cylindrical Grinder Also Mills, Turns

IMTS Spark: Bourn & Koch’s MT³ is a multifunctional machine tool platform capable of performing grinding, milling, turning and drilling/tapping operations in one setup.

Grinding 17 Aug 2020

Rollomatic GrindSmart 630XW Tool Grinder Offers Flexibility

Rollomatic’s GrindSmart 630XW tool grinding machine can be adapted to produce a range of solid carbide boring bars and other stationary cutting tools.

Inspection and Measurement 17 Aug 2020

Artec Micro 3D Scanner From Exact Metrology Scans Small Parts

Artec 3D’s Micro scanner, an automated desktop 3D scanner designed for tiny mechanical parts, is now available through Exact Metrology.

Five-Axis 15 Aug 2020

Mazak to Open New Technical Center in Edmonton, Canada

The new Technical Center will support customers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia specializing in industries including oil and gas, agriculture, maritime, aerospace, mining, and forestry.

Turning Machines 12 Aug 2020

Growing a Job Shop into a Full-Service Manufacturer

By maximizing employee satisfaction, adding fabrication and other services, and always keeping open machine capacity, Square Deal has grown from a seven-person job shop to a full-service manufacturer that employs hundreds.

Automation 16 Jul 2020

Simplifying Job Shop Automation with Hand-Guided Robots

Easy to implement and flexible enough to handle a range of applications, hand-guided robots can help job shops automate high-mix, low-volume production.

Aerospace 29 Jun 2020

Deciding to Specialize as an Aerospace Supplier

Formerly a job shop serving a diverse local customer base, IPG responded to industry changes by transitioning into becoming an aerospace supplier. Here are the steps the shop is taking to make that change, including adding equipment and implementing plans for quality and marketing.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 27 Jun 2020

Mapping the Optimal Path for Machinists

Using data from machine monitoring systems and CNC programs, OPS calculates the most efficient path for operators to take across the shop floor, improving uptime and increasing machines per operator.

Five-Axis 24 Jun 2020

Multi-Pallet Machines Help Shop Produce Ventilator Components

NRL & Associates’ business plan relies on using multi-pallet machines for unattended machining, so when two of its customers increased production of ventilators, the shop quickly brought in a new multi-pallet machine and automation system to meet the demand.