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Secondary Machining--Without The Tears
This automated machining cell is reaping the advantages of balanced operations—and avoiding most of the problems that usually go with it.
Read MoreModular Deburring . . . And More
The machine this company has designed and built was created for use in its own shop. It uses a modular approach to deburring and several other bench-type secondary operations.
Read MoreNo Guide Bushing On A Swiss-type?
Like much of the metalworking lexicon, often our words fail to adequately describe, or keep up with, our technological innovations. The truth is, in the business of making precision parts it really doesn't matter much if a lathe is a turning center or a mill is a machining center.
Read MoreBar Feeder System Raises Throughput For Medical Machining
This manufacturer, a provider of manufacturing services and supply chain management solutions to the medical device industry, has a long history of producing small, intricately machined components.
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How To Automate Your Shop
A fully integrated shop management system will help attract new customers, deal with constant change and manufacture more cost effectively.
Read MoreWhen Quality Demands Clean Parts
A critical quality issue of many parts is their final condition after manufacturing. They must be oil-free and completely clean. Meeting or not meeting these conditions can make them usable or scrap.
Read MoreSteel Users Testify At ITC 201 Hearing
Three members of the Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition (CITAC) testified recently during the 'injury phase' of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 201 investigation hearings. They pointed out that access to steel imports is critical to the survival of steel consuming industries in the United States, and they urged the commission to consider the impact of import restrictions on consuming industries.
Read MorePMPA Hands Out Awards
At the annual meeting, awards were handed out to individuals and companies. The Gold Micrometer Award was presented to T.R. Phillips, president of Pacific Precision, Inc. (San Dimas, California).
Read MoreVertical Indexing Machine Produces Fittings With Greater Accuracy
This high production indexing machine is said to be able to produce a family of tees and elbows from a variety of materials with holes ranging in size up to ¾ inch NPT in mild steel.
Read MoreCutting The Cost Of Casting With CAM System
About the time this company's products were getting more complex, they undertook a major re-engineering process directed at increasing productivity. CAM software played a big role in achieve their objectives.
Read MoreMultiple Output High Pressure Coolant Systems
Machine builders and users of machine tools have realized in order to get the most optimized cycle times and throughput, the machining process must be controlled. Chip contamination is a major deterrent to controlling the process.
Read MoreEvolving From Cam Multi-Spindles To CNC
There are thousands of cam-driven multi-spindles out in the field producing millions of parts 24 hours a day. And while there may always be a place for these machines when high volumes of relatively loose-tolerance parts are required, the tide is turning. CNC multi-spindles have emerged as a viable alternative now.
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