Peter Zelinski Editorial Director

17 Aug 2010

MMS Cover Will Be 3D

In September, MMS subscribers by the thousands will look as goofy as this guy. I am not sure whether any industrial trade magazine has ever done a 3D cover before.

Milling Tools 12 Aug 2010

Software/Tooling Partnership Promises Easier HSM

High-efficiency parameters are calculated automatically—partly using a slider that lets the programmer set the level of aggressiveness.

12 Aug 2010

A Different Kind of Green Machining

When I hear the phrase “green manufacturing,” I don’t necessarily think of protecting the natural environment or conserving natural resources.

10 Aug 2010

Machining is the Hero

It was a pleasure to visit Lockheed Martin to learn more about the F-35 fighter aircraft, because CNC machining was the hero of the story I got to tell about the plane.

Aerospace 3 Aug 2010

Making Research Real

Rolls-Royce expands upon a successful formula for developing manufacturing innovations beyond university research and into production.

3 Aug 2010

You Have Competitors Throughout the Process

This shop says engineering services are key to maintaining strong margins. Those services change the nature of the discussion with the customer

Composites Machining 3 Aug 2010

Composites Machining for the F-35

Lockheed Martin’s precision machining of composite skin sections for the F-35 provides part of the reason why this plane saves money for U.S. taxpayers. That machining makes the plane compelling in ways that have led other countries to take up some of the cost. Here is a look at a high-value, highly engineered machining process for the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.

3 Aug 2010

There is Too Much Focus on Faster Cutting

A faster machining cycle is not a reliable way to save lead time unless all the steps surrounding the machining cycle already feature minimal waste.

Five-Axis 2 Aug 2010

Find Your Speed Outside of Machining

This short-lead-time mold shop achieves its most significant time savings by looking outside the machining cycle. However, one of those elements outside the cycle—palletized setup—ultimately led to cycle time savings via five-axis machining.

Workforce Development 29 Jul 2010

What is Your Shop’s Sales per Employee?

The Manufacturing Performance Institute recently published the results of a study of manufacturers that compares self-identified “world-class” manufacturers with those that do not perceive themselves this way.