PM Blog

8 Dec 2017

A Look at Current Rotary Transfer Machining

In the article, “Beyond One and Done,” we look at the evolving nature of CNC rotary transfer.

Parts Cleaning 7 Dec 2017

Simplifying Aqueous Cleaning Decisions

The four basic methods for performing water-based cleaning operations in metalworking are outlined and described in this article, “Choosing the Right Aqueous Cleaning Operation.”

Automation 6 Dec 2017

FANUC Marks Production of 500,000th Robot

Fanuc Corp., supplier of robotics, CNC and factory automation, has announced the production of its 500,000th robot.

4 Dec 2017

Website Zone Provides Overview on Single-Spindle Screw Machines

PM’s Single-Spindle Screw Machines Zone provides a look at these automatic lathes’ high production volumes.

1 Dec 2017

Skiving is Art and Science

The article “Artistry with Skive Tools” looks at skiving that, while being “settled” technology with more than a century of use, still requires an appreciation of a deft touch by the machinist.

29 Nov 2017

United Grinding North America Opens New HQ

United Grinding North America Inc. has officially opened the doors of its new 110,000-square-foot Miamisburg, Ohio, headquarters with a recent ribbon-cutting event.

Workforce Development 28 Nov 2017

Employee Ownership Guarantees Commitment

Rable Machine Inc., being 100-percent employee owned, has empowered the workforce to take seriously the quality of their products and emphasize on-machine probing as part of the company’s ongoing efforts toward more efficiency.

Turn-Mills 27 Nov 2017

Moving Vertical Turning Up

There is always room for improvement, and transitioning from vertical turning to inverted vertical turning can be one way to improve your shop’s efficiency. The benefits of inverted vertical turning include a smaller machine footprint relative to horizontal turning centers of similar capacity; multitasking capabilities; and maybe the biggest benefit—chips fall away from the spindle into a conveyor in the machine base and out of the workzone.