Tips for making wise machine tool purchases
There are a lot more than dollar signs to consider before purchasing a new machine tool. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-11-30 CTE…
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Grinding machine manufacturer adopts CNC technology
Palmary Machinery cites NUMgrind software as a key product differentiator. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-11-29 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/grinding-machine-manufacturer-adopts-cnc-technology/ Legacy path: /grinding-machine-manufacturer-adopts-cnc-technology
Mikron Tool launches CrazyService products
Challenging customer projects have a long tradition at Mikron Tool. In recent years, the number of inquiries from the machining industry from a variety of areas has increased sharply, always looking for…
Sandvik appoints marketing manager of sales area Americas
Regional Sales Manager Nick Falgiatano has been promoted to marketing manager of sales area Americas effective Dec. 1. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Veterans play key role in workforce development at Mazak
The company relies on veterans for their transferrable skills and rock-solid work ethic. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-11-23 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/veterans-play-key-role-workforce-development-mazak/ Legacy…
Additive manufacturing amps up fuel cells, drives down costs
Mohawk Innovative Technology teams with Velo3D to boost efficiency and durability, taking 60% off the price of anode off-gas recycle blowers. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
U.S. robot installations exceed pre-pandemic level
The World Robotics Report shows that robot installations in the United States were up by 14% to 34,987 units in 2021 -- the second most successful year for the robotics industry in…
Bystronic gets a 'mega' productivity boost
Bystronic Laser AG, working jointly with EMCO GmbH from Hallein/Salzburg, undertook a complete redesign of the machine frame machining process so that it could be carried out by EMCO Mecof's Megamill high-gantry…
Abrasive Technology names managing director
Abrasive Technology LLC has named Guy Topping as its managing director of Abrasive Technology Ltd. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-11-17 CTE source:…
ANCA signs distributor for portions of Mexico
Representatives from ANCA and Fravic Daunert signed a distribution contract at IMTS 2022 to sell ANCA products in portions of Mexico. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Lotus Cars Ltd. launches its most accurate sports car ever
Lotus Cars Ltd. is known for the design and manufacture of high-performance cars born out of legendary success on the racetrack. Its latest sports car, the Emira, is by far the most…
Optimal cleanliness leads to the next optimal step
Parts cleaning is critical to achieving precision, process reliability and high efficiency in processes and production technologies. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-11-14…
Solvents for parts made of different materials
The production of high-precision parts with complex interior geometries requires top quality along the entire production chain. In order to be optimally prepared for future cleanliness requirements, a Swedish manufacturer replaced one…
Post-processing AM parts with wet blasting
Additive manufacturing is not perfect, and one area where significant issues reside is in the surface finish of AM parts as they come out of the build chamber or off the build…
Helping electric vehicle manufacturers compete
Power skiving is the fastest-growing method of gear machining. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-11-09 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/helping-electric-vehicle-manufacturers-compete/ Legacy path: /helping-electric-vehicle-manufacturers-compete
Blaser tests every chip in detail with unique test strategy
The research and development team at Blaser Swisslube, a Swiss expert in metalworking fluids, set about planning and implementing an idea to capture a machining process, chip formation and the behavior of…
Technology uses residual energy to heat and cool production areas
Vomat developed a new air conditioning unit that converts excess energy from production and peripheral machines, such as grinding machines, oil extraction systems and machine pumps, and can then use it to…
ANCA names marketing and communications manager
ANCA USA, a manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, has named Amanda Bakun to the newly created position of marketing and communications manager for the Americas. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Free tools for favorite schools
Big Daishowa will donate a tooling certificate valued at 20 percent of every order from an NTMA member company to the buyer's school of choice. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Renishaw's Advanced Manufacturing Roadshow opens Nov. 2
The two-day event scheduled for November 2-3 in Auburn Hills, MI, focuses on advanced manufacturing solutions. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-11-02 CTE…
Mobile robot automation powered by intelligent robotic solutions
Automation tasks are becoming more challenging. However, using intelligent software in combination with the relevant automation solutions not only enables workpieces to be loaded and unloaded but also means that machine tools…
Measurement solutions keep gears shifting smoothly
The Haoneng Group, a Chinese manufacturer in the field of vehicle transmission synchronization, is operating four WGT series inspection machines from Liebherr to help ensure the quality of its components. Imported from…
Automation reduces throughput times for electronics supplier
At the Teisnach plant of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, the PHS 1500 Allround pallet handling system from Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH automates four HF 5500 5-axis machining centers from Heller. Imported from…
LMT Tools announces senior leadership changes
LMT Tools, a developer and producer of precision tools, announced two recent organizational changes. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-10-26 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/lmt-tools-announces-senior-leadership-changes/…
ANCA names its tool of the year winner
Mexican cutting tool manufacturer SJ Tools wins #ANCATooloftheYear2022 for a cutting tool with five operations in one. nJG Group from Poland was a two-time winner in the virtual category. Imported from the…