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Efficient treatment for wastewater compliance

The metal machining, fabrciation and finishing industries must meet EPA and local wastewater requirements for effluent. Under the Clean Water Act, the EPA has identified 65 pollutants and classes of pollutants as…

Contributor · September 28, 2020

Non-contact metrology for advanced manufacturing

To contact or not to contact. That is the measurement question. Today, as parts get smaller and more complex, metrology discussions center around contact or non-contact measurement especially as these smaller and…

Contributor · September 28, 2020

Automated mixed batch regrinding with RFID workflow

Schunk, a premium tooling and resharpening company in Germany, utilizes state-of-the-art grinding systems and an ANCA workflow RFID system to finish job packets in a chaotic fashion driven by production needs rather…

Contributor · September 25, 2020

Production machine turns out 24' propellers

Submarine propellers traditionally take a long time to produce. They are large and have tight tolerances. A Starrag machining center was selecting to produce the 24' propellers. Imported from the CTE archive…

Contributor · September 24, 2020

Seco Tools names new regional manager for Canada

Seco Tools LLC has named Brad Andrews has joined Seco North America as Regional Manager – Canada. Brad is responsible for leading the Canadian team and developing and implementing the North America…

Contributor · September 23, 2020

Machine and tooling developed collaboratively

The larger the series of parts to be produced, the more important cycle times and tool costs are. Designing machinery and tooling through a collaborative design process reduces cycle times and tooling…

Contributor · September 23, 2020

IMCO Carbide Tool joins the IMC Group

IMCO Carbide Tool Inc., an Ohio-based tool manufacturer, has joined the IMC Group, an international family of metalworking companies that is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. conglomerate. Imported from the CTE archive…

Contributor · September 22, 2020

Production flexibility abounds with new multitasking series

The Integrex i-H series of multi-tasking machines from Mazak was designed to allow for additional automation technologies to be added onto the machine after purchase as a company's production needs grow and…

Contributor · September 18, 2020

Oil filtration system helps improve environment

Reducing the environmental footprint in a production plant is often achieved with state-of-the-art production equipment, but many companies are looking to improve on these achievements.Oil filtration might be a good way to…

Contributor · September 16, 2020

Grippers grasp battery terminals during burnishing operation

A Russian battery maker was looking to automate its manufacturing process and turned to Wenaroll in Solingen, Germany, experts in burnishing technology, to develop a turnkey production system. Imported from the CTE…

Contributor · September 10, 2020

CMM aids aircraft retrofit

Chicago Jet Group retrofitting a Dassault Falcons plane turned to a leading metrology provider for help in recreating a replica of a cockpit panel to ensure it would fit snugly in the…

Contributor · September 9, 2020

The end of a Chicago dynasty

A Chicago family dynasty ended July 8, 2020, with the passing of Tom Breitenstein, who, like his father, enjoyed a long and fruitful career in the machine tool industry. Imported from the…

Contributor · September 8, 2020

Technology helps grinder meet exacting specs

Tooling manufacturers must machine tools to cut an evolving array of materials from exotic metals to composites and meet ever-more exacting tolerances and produce more complex shapes and radii. Imported from the…

Contributor · September 3, 2020

PI hosts automation, laser processing virtual tradeshow

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, a provider of motion control and laser processing solutions, launched a virtual tradeshow on its website. The tradeshow features industrial automation and laser material processing products. Imported from…

Contributor · September 2, 2020

Optical µCMM machine hits the road

From September to November, optical measurement supplier Bruker Alicona is hosting a U.S. roadshow. In more than 20 cities, exclusive demos of their optical metrology equipment will be organized under consideration of…

Contributor · August 25, 2020

Omax Corp. hosts virtual trade show

KENT, Washington – Omax Corp. is excited to announce the next installment of its virtual trade show series. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…

Contributor · August 21, 2020

Virtual customer day at UCM AG on Sept. 29

Rheineck/Monschau. In times of contact restrictions, travel constraints and trade fair cancellations, the virtual customer day held by the Swiss company UCM AG offers customers and interested parties a safe way of…

Contributor · August 21, 2020

GWS-Arizona names new GM

Chris Schulte has filled the position of general manager for GWS Tool Group's Arizona facility, the company announced July 2, 2020. In his new role, Schulte will be responsible for overseeing all…

Contributor · August 11, 2020

GMN names Posehn as new president

GMN USA is proud to announce Konstantin Posehn as the new President of GMN USA replacing Gary Quirion who is stepping down as President. Quirion will remain at the company handling Technical…

Contributor · August 10, 2020

MC Machinery releases Covid-19 impact infographic

Eight out of 10 manufacturing employees continued to work full-time on-site, according to an online survey conducted by MC Machinery Systems to measure the pandemic's impact on the industry. Results from the…

Contributor · August 10, 2020

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