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NC Simulation Becomes Basis for Manufacturing Intelligence
NCSIMUL Machine 9 NC simulation module, which is designed to be the cornerstone of SPRING Technologies’ “NC Experience” strategy, integrates the creation of cutting tool libraries, optimization of cutting conditions, and simulation and optimization of toolpath programs.
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Kennametal Recognized For Ethical Corporate Culture
Cutting tool manufacturer Kennametal has been named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by The Ethisphere Institute. A look at the factors on which this award is based shows that ethics is more than adhering to a strict code of ethics in a corporate handbook.
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Haas Challenge Grant Supports Veteran Training
In support of Workshops for Warriors, the Gene Haas Foundation has offered a matching grant for as much as $100,000 to increase support of veteran training. Workshops for Warriors, a San Diego nonprofit, is helping address the need for workers as well as veterans’ needs for employment by providing free training and certification in manufacturing trade skills to veterans.
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“Every Word Is Like a Drop of Blood”
As a writer who struggles mightily with his craft at times, I read that and said to myself, “Ain’t that the truth!” The quote in the title above is from a piece appearing in the latest IMTS Insider newsletter. In “The Top 10 List of Hints for Good News Writing,” Mary Uhrina offers valuable advice to writers, including those who may be tasked with composing news and exhibitor announcements related to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (September 8-13, 2014).
Read MoreBig Data Is A Big Deal
Big Data represents a huge opportunity for metalworking manufacturers.
Read MoreDynamic Scheduling Nears
Enabling machine tools to “decide for themselves” what parts to machine shows the promise of advances in shopfloor data sharing.
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The Promise of Waterjet Technology for Micromachining
The potential benefits of using waterjet technology to produce parts or part features smaller than 300 microns are compelling. Developers and researchers are getting close to breaking the barriers that stand in the way of micromachining in the 150- to 200-micron range and below.
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Webinar Makes a Compelling Case for MTConnect
MTConnect is an industry standard that specifies a protocol for data communication between machine tools and other manufacturing equipment or systems. Mazak is an early adopter of MTConnect and a strong proponent of its benefits to improve overall equipment efficiency. A recent webinar sponsored by Mazak details how MTConnect can serve as a complete communications standard for an entire manufacturing facility.
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Straight Talk about Cutting Steep Tapers with Wire EDM
The RoboCut C400iA and two sizes of the larger C600iA wire EDM machines from Methods Machine Tools enable unusually steep tapers to be cut with the wire EDM process by positioning the workpiece with a rotary-tilt table.
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Vacuum Cleaning Systems for the Shop
Because different kinds of machining and manufacturing operations produce different kinds of chips, waste and debris, a shop should consider the right vacuum cleaning system for the task. An article from Vac-U-Max describes various types of vacuum cleaners and matches them with the cleanup chore for which they are most effective.
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PMTS—A “Picture-Perfect” Industry Event
If you want a clear and comprehensive picture of what precision machining looks like today, the exhibition and technical sessions at the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) are in the “must-see” category. PMTS runs April 16-18, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
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My Own Kind of Networking
Seco Tools recently hosted a gathering at its Troy, Michigan facility to promote and strengthen manufacturing in southeast Michigan. Creating opportunities for “networking” was one of the goals of this event, called “Making Manufacturing a Priority.” I was there and did my own networking, too. It was a valuable experience.
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