PM Blog
Shop Gains Process Control with Automation
Eliminating variability from the manufacturing flow is a goal for most shops. Automation can allow reallocation of resources to accomplish this.
Read MoreBe the "I" in Team
Teams are a testimony to humans as social creatures. We create teams to perform tasks that an individual alone would be hard pressed to accomplish.
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New Machine for Production Turning
In February, PM was invited to a DMG/Mori Seiki press conference at the company’s facility in Pfronten, Germany.
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Tool Feed Technology Enhances Production Honing
Nothing throws a wrench into a production machining operation like variation in the incoming parts.
Read More5 Advantages of 5-Axis Machining
The advantages of five-axis machining are significant, and include saving time and money, among other things.
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Adding Swiss Machining to the Production Mix
In business since 1946, this Michigan shop has survived and thrived, and it is building up a CNC Swiss machining department to augment its banks of multi-spindle automatics.
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Thread Verifier Eliminates Rework
Many applications require thorough inspection to prevent improperly tapped holes from reaching final assembly.
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Fully Automated Part-to-CAD Measurement Verification
This digital optical comparator was designed to alleviate concerns with traditional optical comparators, and in return, provides fully automated verification of a part against its CAD data.
Read MoreThe More Things Change...
This new design for the magazine and the improved layout and navigation of the website took the efforts of our entire staff to complete.
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Communication Among Workcell Components
An Ethernet-based system acts as a conduit for relaying operational data between the programming software, controller, bar feeder, machine tool and parts unloader.
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Reliable Cleaning for Large Lot Sizes
A solvent cleaning process that is well matched to the job’s requirements can provide a quick, efficient and ecological solution.
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A Soft Landing for Distributor Making Hard Parts
Since opening shop, Avmat has added two NT 4300s and an NZ 2000 for the most difficult work. With Y axis and subspindles on all the turning centers, the NLs, NTs and NZ do about 95 percent of the work, all programmed with GibbsCAM, which Mr. Vander Meyden also uses to program the NV 5000 VMC and Sodick wire EDM.
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