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Students Cast for a Better Understanding of Part Processing
How manufacturing processes are interrelated is an important lesson for students pursuing their preparation for careers in manufacturing engineering. One school teaches this vital connection by linking the quality of CNC programming with parts cast in machined dies.
Read MoreTo The Portal, Not the Port
Strong connections between U.S. part buyers and U.S. part suppliers are key.
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Faster Setup for Centerless Grinders
The new series of Jupiter centerless cylindrical grinding machines from Erwin Junker Machinery (Elgin, Illinois) addresses the limitations to applying this process to small- to medium-sized batches.
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MDays Showcases DMG Mori Seiki’s Davis Campus
DMG Mori Seiki’s Manufacturing Days 2013 event in Davis, California, gave customers, press and other guests a close look at the company’s Digital Technology Laboratory and Manufacturing Factory, plus presentations on many facets of today’s advanced manufacturing.
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This Blog is about Vlogs
Vlogs? That's the common name for video-blogs. Okuma America Corporation has launched a series of these educational videos on its YouTube channel that covers timely topics and practical tips for improving shop floor productivity.
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EMO Hannover 2013 Recap
A summary of new technology and trends evident at Europe’s big machine tool show is available from Germany’s organization of machine builders. We agree with this key assessment: machine tools are acting like smartphones and looking very pretty.
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A New Formula for Metal Removal Rates in Turning
An expert on cutting tool theory and practice is proposing a new formula for calculating the metal removal rates in turning operations. This formula factors in the diameter of the workpiece to yield more accurate results and lead to better decisions about productivity.
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High-Tech Adhesives for Machine Shop Applications
Strong bonds formed by advanced adhesives enhance machine tool construction, improve part assembly and make structural fabrications lighter and stronger.
Read MoreA New and Different HMI (Human "Manufacturing" Interface)
The newest look for manufacturing presents an image that appeals to the general public, especially the younger generation.
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Indiana Takes on the World
Last month’s EMO machine tool show cast a spotlight on concepts such as Industry 4.0 and The Internet of Things. These advances are seen as essential to globally competitive manufacturing. This article examines the achievements of two companies in Indiana that are well on their way to implementing these concepts.
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These U.S. Shops Are Ready For the “Internet of Things”
For two manufacturing companies in northern Indiana, using MTConnect for machine monitoring was the start. This step forward is possible because this open and royalty-free standard for manufacturing uses proven Internet protocols.
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Machining with Robots
Several exhibitors at the recent EMO show in Hannover, Germany, featured demonstrations of robotic arms wielding live cutting tools such as end mills or face mills. Perhaps the most dramatic demo was presented by Delcam to showcase this CAM developer’s PowerMill Robot Interface.
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