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Bearing Down on Industry 4.0
A research project in Europe is developing what could conceivably be the prototype for machine tools ideally suited for implementing data-driven manufacturing within the Industry 4.0 framework. One of the most interesting aspects of the project is embedding digital sensors in the bearing components inside the machine tool.
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Data-Driven Manufacturing Enabled with Tool Lifecycle Management
This video presents a lively and easy-to-follow scenario of how information about cutting tool availability links design, planning and production. Although TDM's tool lifecycle management software is brought into focus at relevant spots in this video, the larger message that "tool data management will be the control room of digitally controlled production" is sound and compelling.
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Winning the (Tax) Game in the Fourth Quarter
Acquiring new equipment can be a challenging proposition. One important consideration is timing the acquisition to maximize the tax benefits. This article by a finance professional highlights key financing options and shows why the fourth quarter is an ideal time to acquire new equipment.
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Detecting Chips in a Milling Spindle
Chips in a milling spindle can subtly deform a tool assembly until the cutting tool is out of alignment. Grob's chip-in-spindle detection system detect stresses that may indicate chip interference.
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Growing the Waterjet Job Shop
The flexibility, capability and precision of the abrasive waterjet cutting process was the perfect match for this entrepreneur’s imagination, drive and boldness.
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What's So Smart about the Mazak SmartBox?
The Mazak SmartBox was showcased at this machine tool builder's Discover 2015 event. The company wants it to be the smartest (and securest) way to connect machine tools to the Industrial Internet of Things.
Read MoreYour Fellow Readers
Our recent readership study gives a pretty good picture of the typical Modern Machine Shop reader, who is probably a lot like you.
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Growing Interest in Additive Manufacturing at EMO 2015
Growing Interest in Additive Manufacturing at EMO 2015
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Industry 4.0 at EMO 2015
Industrie 4.0 is, strictly speaking, a reference to the initiative launched in Germany to establish a coherent and uniform infrastructure that facilitates factory digitalization.
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A Practical Approach to Milling Titanium
When the right cutting tool, toolholder, cutter paths and machining parameters are applied intelligently, a shop may have more capability to mill titanium effectively than it recognizes.
Read MoreIf Channels Get Choppy
Pending changes in the machine tool sales channels might be unsettling. Here are suggestions to cope during these transformational times.
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Fineblanking Picks Up Speed
A fineblanking press from Feintool Technologies promises to bring the benefits of fineblanking to a wider range of small components.
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