Articles

Music above the Machining

An example of a little touch that makes a big difference: The music is uplifting and clear in this shop thanks to a sound system tailored to overcome the machines.

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Basics

What to Consider When Looking For Gage Calibration Services

Just as critical as the accuracy of the gage, finding the right lab to actually perform the calibration is a must.

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Workholding

Moldmaker Speeds Production with 3D-Printed Fixtures

A 3D printer helps this mold manufacturer save time and money in making custom fixturing.

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Five-Axis

Five-Axis Blends Require Minding Ballnose Tolerances

Proper symmetry, expressed via the end mill’s diameter and radius tolerance, is critical to ensure smooth surface finishes during five-axis contouring operations.

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Aerospace

Video: Accelerated Blisk Milling

CAM and cutting tool companies develop a process for machining a titanium bladed disk in less than half the conventionally expected cycle time.

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Searching for Good News in the Manufacturing Skills Gap

While the current employment outlook is seemingly bleak, with a high number of manufacturers reporting a moderate to severe shortage of available, qualified production workers, there does appear to be a light at the end of the tunnel concerning the future of American manufacturing over the next decade.

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Grinding

“Swiss Automatic” Grinder…Made in Jersey

This microgrinding machine uses a hydrostatic bearing akin to the guide bushing on a sliding-headstock, Swiss-type lathe to grind really long, really skinny parts.

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Automation

Robots Assist with Repetitive Tasks

January’s Spotlight product curation focuses on robots and other automated machining and work handling equipment.

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Winter Blahs Setting in? Watch this Video!

Andrew McAfee's presentation at the Opening General Session of Autodesk University in December made me feel pretty darn good. His message was simple: Technology, especially computer software, has done much to improve the human condition. The recording of his presentation is likely to lift your mood, too, if a dreary, post-holiday winter day is dragging you down.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Plug-In for Solidworks Supports Multitasking Machine Programming

BobCAD-CAM has released version 5 of its BobCAM for Solidworks CNC programming software including more features, modules and overall system improvements.

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Economics

GBI: Metalworking for December 2015 – 44.0

Industry closes out the year at its highest level since July, a further indication that it may have reached a bottom.

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Automation

January 2016 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Robots & Automation

This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on robots and other automated machining and work handling equipment.

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