Articles

CAD/CAM

Cutting 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.

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Boosting Multi-Spindle Productivity

Here's a look at some of the ways Delta Faucet is taking advantage of off-the-shelf technology to improve multi-spindle screw machining productivity.

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Today's Precision Stainless Machining Bars

In many cases, the raw material being used is a weak link in the screw machining process.

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Parts Cleaning

Continuous Cleaning System For Machined Parts

Virtually all precision machined part manufacturers require a method of cleaning their parts prior to shipment to their customers. And because many machine shops cut with oil, parts cleaning is usually a complicated multi-step process.

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Bar Feeders

Bar Loader Boosts Uptime For Multispindles

This shop prides itself in being the sole supplier to "virtually all" of its customers. It designs a manufacturing process for every job, bringing to bear an array of precision turning equipment.

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Bar Feeders

The Long And Short Of Bar Feeder Selection

For many shops, the decision comes down to a 4- or 12-foot-capacity magazine-style bar feeder. Here are some guidelines for choosing between them.

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Right Barfeed For The Job

In today's competitive market, customers demand products that are better, less expensive and delivered faster. This, of course, means manufacturers constantly struggle to improve both productivity and product quality.

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The Steel Issue

Forces are in motion that will have consequences for U.S. steel users, as well as producers. How will they respond?

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Online HR Management Service

The PMPA Human Resources Committee is offering its long-awaited Human Resource Information&Management System to PMPA members beginning summer 2001 via a password protected, secure Web site.

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A Formula For Success: Refocus, Size Down, Add Value

This cold former uses high production rotary transfer machines for value added machining. It's a very successful one/two combination.

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Parts Cleaning

Setting Up An Aqueous Part-Cleaning System

The end user must establish some rules that will guide aqueous cleaning equipment selection and system design. Several baseline factors must be defined by the end user before the cleaning system's parameters can be specified.

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Automation

New Tools Automate Hole-Deburring

New tools increase the efficiency of automatic hole deburring. Some can handle holes as small as 0.030 inch diameter.

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