| Articles |
| Editor's Note |
| We are providing in this email another electronic path to two articles on how to use the Microsoft Excel software to generate CNC code because the links to those items in our last newsletter was faulty. The items and the repaired link are at the bottom of this newsletter. Sorry about that. |
| Why 5-Axis Machining? |
| Mal Sudhaker, milling-area manager for GF AgieCharmilles, said there are several reasons that shops are doing more 5-axis machining. Read the full story here |
| Robots Get a Cold Clean Blast |
| As a large robot integrator, RobotWorx of Marion, Ohio, buys and sells hundreds of used robots each year. When RobotWorx buys them, the robots typically arrive covered in grime, welding residues, paint, grease and other debris. Read the full story here |
| Complete Control Packages |
| Ward Robotics Inc. offers intuitive multi-axis servo control packages. These complete, bolt-on packages include motors, cabling, distributed I/O, custom user interfaces, detailed data tracking, Internet connectivity and e-mail notifications. Read the full story here |
| Generate NC Tool Paths with Microsoft Excel |
| Many parts require you to do repetitive calculations to create a tool path. If you’re programming manually, that can be a daunting and time consuming task with a large potential to make errors. Many shops opt to use a CAM system or parametric programs, but not every machine or shop has these capabilities. Read the full story here |
| Microsoft Excel Tips |
| Here are tips on how to use Microsoft Excel software to generate CNC machining code. Read the full story here |
| Hot Products |
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| AM Webcasts |
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Benchmarking at IMTSAmerican Machinist conducted its third annual Benchmark Survey of American Machine Shops between February and April of this year. American Machinist, reviews the results of this third annual survey, and talks about what the data means and how shops can use the data to make plans for this year's IMTS. Watch Now!Tool Shop Optimization: Concurrent Engineering for Today's Machine Shop Applying concurrent engineering processes to design and manufacturing can help toolmakers increase productivity and shorten product delivery times—improving responsiveness to customers and your company's bottom-line results.Watch Now!Sponsored by: Cimatron Group
| AM Workshop |
Want a BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER Machine Shop?
Attend the 2008 Machine Shop Workshop!November 12-14, 2008
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The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Your registration also includes:
Attend the 2008 Machine Shop Workshop!November 12-14, 2008
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook
The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Your registration also includes:
- Tickets to the "Best Machine Shops" award dinner banquet.
- FREE copy of the new "Benchmarks for Machine Shops" databook.
- A chance to win an IPOD Touch. Courtesy of MFG.com.
| Announcements |
American Machinist Launches New Internet Forum The American Machinist Forum is a place to share thoughts, ideas and best practices for machine shops. The focus is on making machine shops competitive, efficient and flexible enough to compete in a global environment. You'll find discussion about manpower, use of automation and technology, creative uses of machine tools and a whole lot more. So sign up now and jump in. Click Here
| AM Machine Tool Theater |
New Machine Tool TheaterAmerican Machinist'sMachine Tool Theater. Watch videos about machining and machining equipment. You'll see faster, more precise machines; cutting tools to process virtually any material; finishing technologies; automation systems; quality instruments and manufacturing software. You'll see how to reduce cycle times and increase productivity. Watch Videos Now
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