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Wire EDM with a Twist
Wire EDM units that swivel a horizontally guided electrode wire in a CNC-controlled E axis give this shop the workpiece clearance and flexibility to produce complex, high-precision PCD-tipped cutting tools.
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Glimpse into an Unreal Machine Shop
Mastercam’s machining test lab operates unlike any ordinary machine shop for extraordinary reasons. The shop’s manager explains why it does so.
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Feeling Good about the Future? You Are Not Alone
In our most recent “30-second survey,” about 60 percent of manufacturing companies say they are more optimistic about the general economy and the prospects for their business. In fact, 22 percent say they are “much more optimistic” about their business. This means they want to buy more equipment, too.
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What a CNC Operator Needs to Know—At Least
The position of CNC operator requires certain basic skills and abilities. Mike Lynch, a noted MMS columnist, offers his insights into the bare minimum for effectiveness in this important job.
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Reasons to Consider Custom Workholding
“There isn’t a shop that can say they’ve never had a problem gripping a part.” This is a quote from an introductory piece that describes the capabilities of the Hardinge Workholding Division in engineering custom workholding solutions for those problem parts.
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Deep Holes with a Carbide Microdrill That Flexes
These microdrills combine the advantages of HSS with those of solid carbide.
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Understanding MTConnect Agents and Adapters
MTConnect agents and their corresponding device adapters are simply small computer programs that work together so that MTConnect can make shop equipment and networks more readily connectible. In a nutshell, adapters enable existing shopfloor devices “to speak MTConnect,” and agents enable MTConnect messages and data files to be transmitted across a network to MTConnect-compatible applications.
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Machine Tool Probing Leads to Prevention-Based Mfr. and Predictive Maintenance
A white paper from a supplier of precision measurement services states the case for leveraging on-machine probing into a strategy for reducing waste in a manufacturing process. Improved productivity and higher profits are the ultimate goal.
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Helical Profile Grinder Uses Superabrasive and Aluminum-Oxide Wheels
The Holroyd Zenith 400 has the capability to grind some of the largest rotors in the industry.
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Ultra-Sensitive Honing Is Right on Target
The Sunnen HTC-series tube honing system can impart accuracy-enhancing bore geometry and size (±0.00005 inch end-to-end) with a finish of 3 to 8 microinches Ra. This technology is critical for honing small-caliber barrels efficiently and precisely.
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