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Wireless Energy Management Systems Building Bottom Lines

“Working smarter” is great business advice and being energy-efficient make common sense, but very few business owners know about the recent advances in wireless network technologies and how these...

Aerospace Components Maker Rejects Low Productivity

Successful, company-wide initiative establishes an OEE + DNC platform, so that every machine tool and every plant can be monitored from any Web-based computer, anywhere in the organization.

Chamfering and Deburring for Jet Engine Production

A combination of tools ensure exceptional fit for fastener through-holes, while eliminating costly and time-consuming hand benching

Pushing the Envelope with Inconel Machining

With an Ingersoll ceramic insert, some creative toolpath programming, extra attention to heat management, and a willingness to burn through inserts to maximize throughput, the busy ball-turning...

Multitasking Technology for Mill/Turn Lathes Evolves

Advances in technology are what make it possible for shops to remain competitive, so creative applications of machine capabilities will enhance an operation’s market presence.

New Technological Possibilities of Universal Gear Milling Machines

There is a second dimension to the gear making process, which opens new potential for the century-old technique.

Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 9: Drilling Methods and Machines

All drilling machines operate on the same basic principle. The spindle turns the cutting tool, which is advanced either by hand or automatically into a workpiece that is mounted on the table or held...

“Cloud Manufacturing Suite” Designed to Run Global, Mid-Size Businesses

NetSuite claims new platform cuts costs, increases productivity for mid-sized manufacturers

"Fully Integrated” BobCAM for SolidWorks CAM Software

Automatic 2-, 3-, and 4-axis machining without using a separate CAM for toolpath and G-Code programming.

Vero Set to Unveil New Capabilities with Visi 18

Controls Are Critical to Success of Milling/Turning Center

Stama designs for smaller shops’ precision machining goals, and includes “the first true control package for a mill/turn machine.”

ETA, Red Cedar Technology Collaborate On Research to Reduce Vehicle Weight

ACP design process uses SHERPA search strategy to advance FGPC and FSV projects.

New Tool Changer Provides Internal Routing of Utilities

Clear and safe operation with hollow-wrist robots.

Mitsubishi’s Line Targets Large-Scale Gears

Hobbing and grinding equipment aimed at energy, manufacturing, and other markets where oversized machinery are common

New Machine for CNC Milling of Zirconia for Dental Market

Roland’s compact, low-cost device for subtractive rapid prototyping.

Two MAG Installations Ordered by Lockheed Martin

Automated drill/trim systems will perform precision machining in F-35 Lightning II work cell.

New Gleason Process Grinds Large Gears with 40% Greater Productivity, Better Quality

Multiple-wheel configuration offers advantages for gear producers serving wind power manufacturers, other applications demanding optimum surface finishes.

Camshaft Inspection Gauge Provides Accuracy in Production

Lets operators see actual throughput status

New Quenching Process Maximizes Stress Relief

Controlled cryogenic chamber allows critical aluminum parts to achieve superior material stabilization.