Software add-on gives shop fast results
Finishing module requires extra programming time, but reduction in cycle time make it a winner. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-07-15 CTE source:…
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Multitask lathes edge in on machining centers
Like their 5-axis machining center cousins, 5-axis multitask lathes are breaking the traditional part-processing rules and taking manufacturers in bold new directions. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Let's have a one-on-one about goals
Michael Deren stresses the importance of setting goals and setting aside time to discuss how to meet them. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Choosing the best in advance condition monitoring
Learn the main differences between continuous remote monitoring and wireless route-based monitoring to help you choose the right type for your business. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
For this shop, it's about more than making parts
Western Precision Products backs up its commitment to high-quality service and a top-notch customer experience by investing in the equipment and technology to get the job done. Imported from the CTE archive…
Good machines can come in small packages
There are relatively small, budget-friendly machines on the market that might meet your needs. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-07-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/good-machines-can-come-small-packages/…
Get the word out on your shop
Are you positioned to be found when someone urgently needs a shop? If not, positioning your shop to be found is what's important Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Leap of Faith
Owning a print magazine such as Cutting Tool Engineering may not seem like a natural move for someone who has served as its electronic media editor for the past 11 years, but…
Honing provides benefits for all types of tools
Honing the edge of a cutting tool improves tool life, improves workpiece surface finish, reduces spindle load and reduces overall manufacturing cost. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Gaining control of a blanchard grinder
Adding a CNC to a Blanchard grinder makes the machine easier to operate and maintain. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-06-15 CTE source:…
Natural disaster plan a must
While everyone hopes for the best, it's smart to plan for the worst. There are five areas of a manufacturing business that should be evaluated to stay prepared for whatever may come…
Grinding ceramic medical parts requires (diamond) grit, patience
Grinding ceramics is unlike most other grinding operations. These superhard, brittle materials need a slow and steady hand. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Technological advances make laser machining more practical
Over the past 30 years, laser machining has evolved into a formidable industrial practice. Gone are the large, expensive, finicky machines. Now fiber lasers, with their compact size, high reliability and affordable…
Shop-floor data analysis not negotiable
Like it or not, Industry 4.0 is here. The networked nature of our cars, appliances and, yes, machine tools will only increase. Choosing to ignore that fact won't keep you from producing…
Getting a chatter diagnosis: General Industry Coverage
Puzzled by the appearance of a choppy, spiral-shaped set of chatter marks showing up on a workpiece, a shop sought a diagnosis from Jeffrey Badger, Ph.D., who writes the Ask the Grinding…
Despite its advantages, new technology isn't always embraced
To ensure success of productivity-enhancing technology, shops and other manufacturers must understand and take into account the four main areas of the acquisition process: problem definition, conceptualization, implementation and realization. Imported from…
Sports R&D company adds VMC
Looking to streamline its process and improve part quality, Automated Design Corp. moved into a facility that enabled it to set up a machine shop. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Avoiding Workholding Woes: Design & Engineering
Whether a fixture is hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical, or whether it's built internally or subcontracted to others, it's important to understand your true costs and to consider workholding early in the part-design…
Machine tool controls with AI learn on the job
Advanced machine tool controls infused with artificial intelligence (AI) can learn about your machining processes. With this knowledge, a CNC can automatically take action that boosts machining speed and accuracy, as well…
Working less can boost productivity
With fewer employees handling more duties, workplace stress can take a toll on productivity. Keith Jennings finds a simple solution. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Changing workflow: Bringing work to the workpiece
Picum MT, a startup at Leibniz University in Germany, is collaborating to redefine the manufacturing workflow, which traditionally has involved moving a workpiece from machine to machine or from station to station.…
Innovative turning process for vertical lathes
Competition in the automotive industry is driving the need for higher-quality parts and lower manufacturing costs. All aspects are affected, including turning. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Deburring: an essential but often overlooked process
With so much attention given to improving machining processes, machinists, programmers and engineers at times forget about simple, but necessary, processes like deburring. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Material-specific taps continue to evolve
A look back at the use and evolution of sintered powder metal and the PM process that results in a tool substrate that consists of finer, more consistent particles, and yields a…
Lasers take Swiss-style lathes to higher level
By integrating laser-based cutting and, in some cases, welding heads onto their already-capable equipment, Swiss-style lathe builders are taking these machines into bold new territory. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…