Might an HMC Make Sense for Your Shop?

Horizontal machining centers can be milling’s version of high-volume production. Here are three questions to ask yourself to determine if that equipment could enable your shop to diversify/expand its capabilities.

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Seventh-Axis Linear Rail for Cobots offers Collision Detection

This seventh-axis device is said to be the first to provide collision detection functionality similar to a cobot joint while extending cobot operating range.

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Automation Breakthroughs Revolutionize Precision Machining for Complex Parts

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom delivers custom solutions to address some of the biggest challenges in precision machining from handling small parts, to robot integration and unique tooling needs.

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Automating Complete Workholding Changeovers for Turning

Robotic loading of all workholding elements is perhaps the next logical step to create fully automated yet flexible machining cells for CNC turning centers even when batch sizes are small.

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OEM Moves From Automation Implementation to Refinement

Automating challenging parts for full-weekend automation requires substantial process refinements that can significantly boost throughput.

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Machine Shops: Keep CMMC on Your Radar

Machine shops serving the military/defense industry that currently aren’t working toward achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification could soon be caught flat-footed.

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Software

Making Machining Research More Efficient

Piezoelectric dynamometer technology combined with a new software app is enabling Chalmers University of Technology to advance its grinding and machining research.

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3 Common Filtration Questions Answered

Learn about the variety of filters for removing particulates from a cleaning fluid, how to determine cleaning fluid life and more.

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The HEH Group Expands Automation Offerings With Agile Robotic Systems

Agile Robotic Systems are well suited for CNC machine-tending applications, automating metrology systems and more.

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Measurement

Hexagon Acquires Inspection, Modelling Software from 3D Systems

The Geomagic suite is capable of automating the processing of 3D scan data to build digital models from physical objects, which can then be used to generate history based parametric CAD models for use in product manufacturing.

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Royal Products Expands With Growth Investment

Financial backing from Heartwood Partners will position Royal for continued expansion and market leadership, the company says.

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LK Metrology System Reduces Carbon Footprint of CMMs

The EcoAir automatic shut-off unit interrupts the supply of compressed air to the CMM’s air bearings when the machine is idle, leading to substantial energy and cost savings.

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Grinding

Lissmac Grinding Machine Provides Versatile Surface Finishing Performance

The EBSC grinding machine is capable of processing both tri-dimensional and flat parts, allowing for broader applications across various industries.

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Medical

Forkardt Hardinge Swiss Workholding Provides Reliable, Consistent Performance

The company’s Swiss collets are designed to securely hold parts without marring surfaces, minimizing vibration to ensure smoother machining, enhanced accuracy and extended tool life.

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Tech Briefs

Mass Finishing, Shot Blasting for Military and Defense Applications

Recognized for their ability to clean, deburr and refine surfaces, these processes are key to effective military-grade part manufacturing.  

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An Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins

This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.

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Grinding Options for Dental Burrs and Rotary Instruments

Equipment to grind dental burrs continues to evolve. Here are five options for grinding these types of workpieces.

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Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System

A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.

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Parts Cleaning

A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago

The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.   

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Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision

This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.

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Kyzen Solvents Provide Safe Parts Cleaning

The SLV901 and SLV803 solvents are formulated to maintain cleaning efficacy while providing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to processes that use PFAS and HFCs.

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Kyzen Solvents Provide Ease of Cleaning for Medical Parts

The Metalnox line of solvent products are designed to improve reliability and increase the ease of cleaning in vacuum and vapor degreasing processes.

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MicroCare Creates Alternative Specialty Cleaning Fluids

MicroCare offers alternatives and expertise for replacing 3M Novec vapor degreasing fluids which are being discontinued, including fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids and PFAS-based additive products.

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