Stephanie Hendrixson Executive Editor

7 May 2014

Gear Hobbing Center for Micromechanical Applications

Affolter Technologies’ Gear AF110 hobbing center is designed for micromechanical industries such as automotive, aerospace, dental, medical and watchmaking.

Automation 7 May 2014

Video: Leveraging Magnets for Robot Flexibility

Need to move both round and flat workpieces with a robotic arm? Magnetic end-of-arm tooling makes it possible to handle both of these shapes interchangeably, as the video in this article demonstrates.

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CAD/CAM 7 May 2014

Arbitrary Speed Threading Option for CNC Turning Centers

FANUC America’s 0i-TD and 0i Mate-TD CNCs for new turning centers now feature an arbitrary speed threading option.

CAD/CAM 6 May 2014

CAM Software Increases Toolpath Efficiency

The 2014 R2 release of Delcam’s PowerMill CAM software for high-speed and five-axis machining includes new simulation and customization tools, greater editing flexibility, and features designed to minimize programming and manufacturing times.

CAD/CAM 5 May 2014

CAD/CAM Software Reduces Data Redundancy

Geometric’s CAMWorks 2014 CAD/CAM software is said to accelerate design-to-part time by improving productivity.

Workforce Development 29 Apr 2014

Which Path Did You Choose?

We’re always interested in hearing about how individuals are trained and educated for careers in manufacturing. Know of an interesting, unusual or highly effective program in your area? Tell us about it.

Turn/Mill 21 Apr 2014

Product Spotlight Slideshow: Turning

Integrated conveyor. Removable guide bushing. Simple cellular configuration. These are just a few of the turning center design elements highlighted in our April Modern Equipment Review Spotlight.

Metalworking Fluids 17 Apr 2014

Metalworking Lubricant Controls Corrosion

QualiChem’s Eqo-Pure 452 vegetable-based, water-soluble lubricant is designed for severe hardened steel and stainless steel machining applications.

14 Apr 2014

Quick-Reference Tool for Mechanical Design

Great Innovations offers its Engineering Slide Chart, a reference tool featuring technical information for mechanical design and CAD work in a quick-reference chart.

CNC & Machine Controls 1 Apr 2014

An Eye on the Inside

There are myriad applications for RFID technology. This article shows an atypical one—how it’s used to monitor the degree of contamination on a laser cutter lens so an operator doesn’t have to.