Mark Albert

Mark Albert Editor Emeritus

Stay on Course by Digitalizing Shop Processes and Business Procedures

On the road ahead, manufacturers will have to keep their eyes on leading-edge business practices as well as innovative production processes, while being mindful about a powerful synergy between them.

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Digital Manufacturing Hinges on Connecting the Machine Tool

The promise of digitally integrated manufacturing is using data to improve processes. Connecting machines is the key.

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90 Years of Staying Modern

What was an urgent imperative in 1928, when Modern Machine Shop began, is still the rule in 2018. 

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Basics

The Move to Data-Driven Manufacturing Is a Positive Transformation

It will not be easy, but the transformation will be manageable and rewarding. The first step is machine monitoring.

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Five-Axis

DMG MORI Presents Davis Technology Days

Attendees saw the U.S. premier of two five-axis machining centers. They also saw vertical machining centers and the company’s advanced machine tool factory. 

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Cutting Tools

An End Mill Designed to Control Chatter

This end mill design enables it to vibrate at the same frequency as the workpiece, preventing vibration from turning into chatter.

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Keep up with Machine Shop Digitalization

Sandvik Coromant’s recent roundtable discussion of machine shop digitalization focused on three key ideas: Digitalization is a competitive advantage. The investment is reasonable and has a quick payback. Shops must start the journey now or get left behind.

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The Personal Waterjet Cutting System Is a Natural Development

Much like what is happening with desktop 3D printing, Omax has developed a way to bring the versatility, capability and simplicity of waterjet cutting to a broader spectrum of users.

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Basics

Data-Driven Manufacturing Is The First Order of Business

Companies need to do the right things to prepare for the future. Having the right names for that future state is less important.

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What Is an IIoT Platform?

The foundation of data-driven manufacturing is an IIoT platform: the hardware and software package that connects devices and equipment and enables management of data flows and applications.

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Cutting Tools

Part Cutoff Takes a New Direction

The capability and flexibility of the Y axis creates an opportunity for a new approach to parting-off operations. Learn how a specially designed parting blade has compelling advantages when this axis is used to separate a finished part from the barstock.

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The DMDII Is a Showcase for Digital Manufacturing

A tour of Siemens’ Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute in Chicago revealed the potential scope of the “digital enterprise” concept. 

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