Machining Centers
When Automating a Task Beats Automating the Process
A medical manufacturer proves why a high mix of complex work need not deter any manufacturer from automation, whether via robot or pallet system.
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Compact Machining Center for Small Workpieces
IMTS22: Chiron Group’s Micro5 maximizes precision for small, micro-technical workpieces such as medical, watchmaking, jewelry and small electronics.
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View From My Shop Episode 5: Inside a Full Five-Axis Shop With KCS Advanced Machining
In this episode of our shop tour series, KCS Advanced Machining takes us inside their shop and breaks down why they decided to invest completely in five-axis machining centers.
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Heavy Engineering: The Complex Logistics of Moving Large Machine Tools
One of our fascinations with large-format machine tools has little to do with their capabilities, but everything to do with the logistics involved with getting them up and running. Here’s how one of the world’s oldest builders of giant machine tools tackles the challenge.
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Watchmaking: A Machinist’s View
Old-world craftsmanship combines with precision machining on a vertical machining center and Swiss-type lathe to produce some of the only U.S.-made mechanical wristwatch movements.
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View From My Shop Episode 4: Prototype Machining From a Garage Shop
Guy Driscoll’s shop, Metal Parts Machine, is a garage shop that found success with automation. This mom-and-pop shop uses lights-out machining to run parts with 5-axis capabilities, cobots, pallet changers and more.
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Digital Twins Give CNC Machining a Head Start
Model-based manufacturing and the digital thread enable Sikorsky to reduce lead times by machining helicopter components before designs are finalized.
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View From My Shop, Episode 3: Expanding a Machine Shop With Budde Precision Machining
Three years ago, Budde Precision Machining was a well-regarded tool shop. Today, new technology has grown its reach and customer base far wider.
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Five-Axis Changes Weldments Into Monolithic One-Piece Parts
Moving from welding to five-axis machining enabled Barbco to redesign its weldments as monolithic one-piece parts with improved strength and repeatability.
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Best Practices: Machining Difficult Materials
Cutting hardened steel, titanium and other difficult materials requires picking the right tools, eliminating spindle runout and relying on best practices to achieve tight part tolerances.
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