Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

IMTS

Up! Helps Users Increase Uptime (and Maybe Win $300)

The company’s campaign is built around the digital nature of its machine tool service app and three steps of using it.

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Shop Works to get the Most Out of Its Five-Axis Capabilities

Vertical machining centers with rotary tables helped this Indiana job shop set itself apart, but specific machine features and additional equipment have helped it use them more efficiently to grow its business.

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New Control Improves Feed Rates on Remanufactured Legacy Machine

Replacing the original 25-year-old control on an otherwise sound remanufactured VMC enabled a moldmaker to increase feed rates, cut cycle times and increase profitability.

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Grinding

Surface Grinder Improves Machine Tool Components

Moore Tool replaced its dated surface grinder with a new model from Okamoto, which included features and options that have helped the company improve accuracies and surface finishes on components of its jig grinders and diamond-turning equipment.

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Basics

Collaborative Robot Gripper Design, Development: Four Trends You Need to Know

Safety standards, third-party certifications, plug-and-play packages and new sensor technology for grippers designed for collaborative robots are making them safer, stronger and easier to use.

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Automation

Software Helps NASA Automate Robot Programming Process

A process being developed by the NASA Advanced Composites Project uses software to help automate the programming of collaborative robots for safe inspection of composite fuselage components alongside workers, providing more consistent results.  

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PLM App Remedies Data Management Growing Pains

PLM software improved data management at a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer, but it was expensive and difficult to use. An app reduced the system’s cost and made it easier to use.

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Automation

Machining Technology Spotted at Amerimold 2018

Amerimold presents a range of mold production equipment, strategies and best practices. Here is some of the mold machining technology displayed at this year’s event, ranging from automation to CAD/CAM.

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Micromachining

Manufacturer of Precision Micro Parts to Debut in North America

Tavadec S.A. will formally launch at IMTS 2018 through an exclusive partnership with IndustryControlling LLC.

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EDM

Overcoming the Limits of Hard Milling with EDM

An unusual opportunity led a maker of die-cast dies to reconsider its emphasis on hard milling and take another look at its use of EDM.

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Workholding

Bluco Launches Redesigned Website

The new website improves user experience and includes new features like a blog, guided instructions on the quoting process and an expanded customer portal.

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Grinding

Diamond Grinding Wheels Produce Less Sparks, Odor

Innovative Products of America introduces its 3-in-1 diamond grinding wheels. 

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