Shop Management Software

Horizontal Machining Centers 6 Oct 2005

The In-Cycle Enabler

To achieve 144 hours per week of in-cycle time on its machining centers, this plant relies on software that offers a clear, colorful, real-time view of where the time losses are occurring.

CNC & Machine Controls 27 Sep 2005

Tecumseh Sets Its Course

A very different kind of CNC software paves the way for creating an integrated manufacturing environment.

Shop Management Software 29 Aug 2005

Metrology Software Now Standard On CMMs

Useful for inspecting, measuring or reverse-engineering workpieces on the shop floor or in the metrology lab, the Romer CimCore family of portable CMMs is now available with factory-installed PC-DMIS metrology software. Available in two configurations— PC-DMIS Pro and PC-DMIS CAD, the software package includes technical support, as well as 1 year of upgrades and training at designated Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers located in Nashville, Tennessee; Lake Forest, California; Elgin, Illinois; and Wixom, Michigan.

Automation 22 Apr 2005

Overall Equipment Effectiveness: The Formula For Finding Your Plant’s Hidden Potential

A metric that captures availability, performance and quality highlights the many places where today's automation makes sense. (Sponsored Content)

CNC & Machine Controls 22 Apr 2005

Automation For Information

There is a wealth of information already in the shop. Here is how to profit from it. (Sponsored Content)

Automation 1 Oct 2003

You Can Automate More Than You Think

This shop expedites 3D milling work by reducing its dependence on employees for all of the information-related tasks that occur before the machining center can start to cut.

Shop Management Software 15 May 2003

The Measure Of Success

For this small job shop, measuring and controlling everything are the keys to lean—very lean—manufacturing. Yet its management style is surprisingly open and trusting.

Shop Management Software 15 Dec 2002

Shop Reduces Paperwork With Shop Management Software

With two mechanical engineers, this small shop accepts not only contract jobs, but the shop will 'take anything--from an idea needing design work, to production jobs or reverse engineering from a part.

Cutting Tools 15 Nov 2002

Integrated Tool Management

Bridging the gap between process engineering and shop floor activities can bring about a "deproliferation" of cutting tools.

Shop Management Software 15 Nov 2002

ERP System Keeps New Work Center Fully Loaded

It's difficult for a small, specialized machine builder doing $1.5 million in sales annually to buy a $100,000 machine tool, then keep it fully loaded and realize a good return on investment without upsetting the workload throughout the shop—especially with the current manufacturing slowdown.