CNC & Machine Controls
Made in the USA – Season 1 Episode 6: The Way Forward
So far, Made in the USA has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues and our perception of manufacturing jobs — examining each topic through a prism of individual experiences. For this final episode for Season 1, let’s look at one more system-wide question and bring it back to personal perspectives: Is there today a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?
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When Handing Down the Family Machine Shop is as Complex as a Swiss-Turned Part
The transition into Swiss-type machining at Deking Screw Products required more than just a shift in production operations. It required a new mindset and a new way of running the family-owned business. Hardest of all, it required that one generation let go, and allow a new one to step in.
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Heidenhain Introduces User-friendly Turning Control
TurnPWR was developed for lathe machinists to support manual and automated operation.
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7 CNC Parameters You Should Know
Parameters tell the CNC every little detail about the specific machine tool being used, and how all CNC features and functions are to be utilized.
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Siemens Updates CNC Control System for Enhanced Digitization
Siemens’ Sinumerik One CNC control system easily creates and works with digital twins of machine tools.
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3 Examples of Machines that Combine Manufacturing Methods
Certain “hybrid” machines combine some form of additive manufacturing with CNC subtractive manufacturing. Columnist Mike Lynch, President of CNC Concepts Inc., explores three types of these machines here.
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Five Safety Considerations for CNC Machinists
Safety in CNC environments is essential for users – and for productivity. Consider these 5 points to avoid injury, part failure and downtime.
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Putting Flexible Controls in Users’ Hands
At IMTS 2022, Heidenhain is launching programs that make getting its controls as simple as using them.
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5 G-Code Tips for Increasing CNC Efficiency
Optimizing G code is a low-cost way to improve CNC efficiency without sacrificing usability and safety.
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CGTech Demonstrates Vericut 9.3
The latest version of CNC simulation software incorporates improvements and new features focusing on using data for more informed manufacturing.
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