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Mar 29, 2017
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A Deeper Look at ‘Precision’ Toolholders

Although toolholders are known as critical elements in the precision machining process, the details that differentiate a “standard” toolholder from one designed for more precise, high-speed work can be subtle. Precision toolholders are machined to exacting tolerances to create the optimal fit within the spindle, concentricity, and balance....More
Mar 1, 2017
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Economical, Flexible Option for Dual-Line Lubrication

A new automated lubrication system design gives industrial operation an economical way to validate that critical bearing points receive proper amounts of grease or oil....More
Jan 26, 2017
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Exploiting Web-Based Resources to Launch a CNC Shop

MFG.com helped a tool designer and consultant to adopt in-house, customized CNC precision machining capability, and the skills and business tactics necessary to compete successfully in that sector....More
Nov 10, 2016
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A Personal, High-Precision Success Story  

A job shop is often a very personal effort — the result of insights and hard work by an individual or group. Other times, a job shop’s success derives from technical achievements. Over 30 years, Marten Machining and Hermle Machine have proven both to be true....More
Sep 8, 2016
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Ceramic End Mill is a Stellar Success 1

With the help of a Kennametal SiAlON KYS40 ceramic end mill, Stellar Precision Components completed an order for Inconel 625 prototype aerospace parts, with precision, speed, and cost-efficiency....More
Aug 17, 2016
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High Productivity, Intelligent CNC Gear Hobbing  

NUM Corp.’s Flexium+ CNC modular control platform is the basis of a new, high-efficiency gear-hobbing machine with an electronic gearbox that “completely eliminates” the time necessary to change mechanical gears, as is required on standard machine tools....More
Aug 19, 2016
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Better Toolpaths Make Manufacturers More Globally Competitive

VoluMill CAM software permits companies to manufacture goods faster, more efficiently, and at a lower cost, by simplifying and streamlining the toolpath generation process....More
Aug 11, 2016
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New Centerless Grinding Concept Targets Fuel-Injection Valves

Glebar Co. released details of a centerless grinding process it has devised for its GT 610 CNC machine, intending it as a tool for automotive parts manufacturers to expedite design and production of fuel injector nozzle valves....More
Aug 4, 2016
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How Important Are Ceramics in Aerospace Design?

Advanced ceramic materials have been established in multiple, viable applications in aerospace and aviation design and manufacturing. Their value will continue to grow....More
Jul 6, 2016
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Focus on Training to Solve the Skills Gap in Manufacturing

Emphasizing continual education and training will increase enterprise productivity and retain top performers. Stimulating employees’ ability to gain expertise and share it will narrow the Skills Gap....More
Jul 28, 2016
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6 Ways to Increase Engineering Productivity in 5 Minutes a Day

Staying productive during an eight-hour workday can be a challenge. Distractions and poor task planning are a few problems that can lower engineers’ efficiency. These six tips focus on better work habits, and will improve decision-making routines....More
Jul 12, 2016
Commentary

Making the Move to Multi-Axis Machining

Multi-axis machining is an effective step toward factory automation, offering the opportunity to condense multiple machine operations into one, saving takt time, total production time, production cost, and improving tolerances....More
May 25, 2016
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Big Ideas Fueling Great Expectations for IMTS 2016  

The return of the International Manufacturing Technology Show in September 2016 is fueling hopes for a rebound in activity for precision parts design and production— but the biennial event still will fulfill its traditional role of presenting new manufacturing concepts and designs to an in-the-know crowd of designers and manufacturers....More
May 5, 2016
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Modern Manufacturing Redefines Meaning for Industry, Opportunity, Skills  

Today, all manufacturing is high-tech manufacturing. Products, technologies, and workers have a different value to the enterprise. Manufacturers need adopt a new awareness of their business and its opportunities....More
May 12, 2016
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Big Improvement Predicted for Large-Scale Milling Jobs

On projects that demand speed, performance, and precision, Ingersoll Cutting Tools’ negative/positive cutters can materially raise the removal rate, double edge life, and put an end to catastrophic insert failure....More
Apr 28, 2016
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Seven Tips for Operators to Probe, Gauge, Verify … More Accurately  

Most customers who buy multi-axis and mill-turn machine tools also invest in advanced technology for probing, but experience shows that operators are not familiar with the process’s best practices. The ideas listed here are intended to help them use probes to make machining processes more precise and efficient....More
Apr 21, 2016
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Workarounds that Work for Long-Reach Machining  

Chip evacuation, lateral forces on long unsupported shanks and chatter during long-reach machining compound the basic challenges of cutting metal, but there are techniques that can improve MRR and protect the tools....More
Mar 3, 2016
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Mazak Building IoT-Ready Manufacturing Plant in Japan

Yamazaki Mazak plans to build a new machine-tool production plant in Japan where it will implement its iSMART Factory production automation and data-networking manufacturing concept....More
Dec 23, 2015
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IT and OT Converging in the Factory of the Future   1

The Factory of the Future is coming, and it’s being built on technology, innovation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities....More
Jan 13, 2016
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Lockheed Cutting F-35 Titanium Processing Costs Using Cryogenics  

Lockheed uses 5ME cryogenic cooling on an Okuma HMC to increases Ti cutting speed for F-35 titanium airframes....More
Jan 1, 2016
Commentary

Identifying the Skills, Training the Engineers for 2045   1

Students graduating this year will be working until 2045 or later. What new skills will engineers need to develop in the next 30 years?...More
Oct 29, 2015
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High-Efficiency Roughing in New FeatureCAM Release  

Delcam’s 2016 FeatureCAM has options for high-efficiency area-clearance, support for bar-fed mills, and more....More
Oct 15, 2015
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Mazak, Venture Partners Making IIoT Connection  

Mazak, Cisco, and Memex have developed a “launch platform” for manufacturers to operate on the Industrial Internet of Things....More
Nov 5, 2015
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To Improve Manufacturing Performance, Be Innovative About Workplace Safety  

Economic growth and industrial competition pressures manufacturers to resolve issues of workplace safety....More
Oct 8, 2015
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Defining the Digital Enterprise, Modernizing Your Manufacturing Operations

How do you know if your operation can claim the title of Smart Factory?...More
Sep 2, 2015
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Simplifying Heavy-Duty Grinding with a Re-Customized CNC

Simplifying precision grinding for the heavy-duty forgings started with retrofit of the CNC control platform....More
Jun 28, 2015
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EU Manufacturers Seek to Manage Growth of Additive Manufacturing

CECIMO is taking steps to incorporate the additive manufacturing (AM) industry into its policies and representation....More
Jun 29, 2015
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Autodesk, NIMS Developing First CAM Programming Standards

Autodesk and National Institute for Metalworking Skills are developing CAM standards and credentials to improve education and training programs....More
Jun 21, 2015
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Porsche Acquires Toolmaking Capabilities from Kuka 1

Porsche AG acquired Kuka Systems GmbH’s Tools and Dies business, the toolmaking interest of the industrial automation and robotics manufacturer....More
Jun 4, 2015
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Job Shop Maximizes Lean Manufacturing

GEM Manufacturing’s 5S project led to a commitment to Lean manufacturing....More
May 28, 2015
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Intelligent Grinding Combines Controls, Sensors, and Process Monitoring

SKF engineers developed the Intelligent Grinding System, incorporating sensors and measuring devices supplying detailed data on the grinding process....More
May 21, 2015
Product

Seven Axes, One Set-Up for Deep-Hole Drilling

Unisig’s USC-M series seven-axis deep-hole drilling and machining centers are developed for mold production....More
May 20, 2015
Article

GE Forms Venture to Design, Source Jet-Engine Fuel Systems

GE Aviation is forming a joint venture with Woodward Inc. to design and produce fuel systems and critical components for large commercial jet engines....More
May 19, 2015
News

Gulfstream Business Jet Completes First Test Flight

Gulfstream Aerospace conducted a successful initial flight for its new Gulfstream G5000 business jet, successfully....More
May 17, 2015
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U.S. Cutting Tool Purchases Show Signs of Growth

Domestic manufacturers purchased $197.6 million worth of cutting tools during March, up 9.8% over February and up 4.6% over March 2014....More
Apr 29, 2015
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The Value of Longevity in Precision Parts Manufacturing  

Dial Machine Co.’s longevity as a precision machine shop has demonstrated its value to OEMs....More
May 4, 2015
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Boeing’s Swiss Air Contract Extended, Rising to Nearly $3 Billion

Boeing finalized a nearly $1-billion order to supply three 777-300ER jets to Swiss International Air Lines, as part of its fleet modernization....More

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