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Reliable Monitoring For Small Tools
Continuous developments in sensor technology for machine tool monitoring open new possibilities and solutions for in-process tool breakage and tool wear detection. This article looks at effective ways to approach the problem of in-process tool monitoring.
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PMPA Member Profile: Permac Industries
Founded in 1966, Permac Industries started out as a small screw machine shop with a few Brown & Sharpe machines. Today, the Minnesota-based company is a custom manufacturer of precision machined products for a range of industries.
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Optical Measuring System For Shaft-Type Parts
For instant results in measuring form, dimensional and positional tolerances of shaft-type parts in submicron detail, Detroit Precision Hommel has introduced the Opticline non-contact CNC shaft gaging system.
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CNC Retrofit Improves Production And Saves Money
Brooklyn Technical Services selected the Siemens Sinumerik 802D panel-based control system for this creep feed grinding application because it provides a lot of value for the customer in a compact package.
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Training–Perform, Document, Manage Effectiveness
The need for training in our shops and businesses is indisputable. No one graduates from high school with the skills and knowledge to perform as a journeyman machinist. If your company is ISO 9001:2000, Section 6.2.2 describes the records of training that must be maintained; if you are TS16949:2002, the requirement is found in Section 6.2.2.2. If you are FDA Medical Device-compliant, 21CFR, Part 820.25 describes the training requirements for your company.
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A Vacuum Cleaner For Machined Parts
The traditional process for removing cutting oils from parts has involved the use of chlorinated solvent-based cleaning systems. While such open-tank vapor degreasing with solvent-based cleaning technology works quite well, it is increasingly subjected to environmental regulations for emissions and disposal.
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Pinning Down Production Clinches Significant Savings
Rotary transfer machines have allowed this shop to capitalize on single-operation capabilities to increase production, cut leadtimes and save manufacturing costs.
Read MoreForget About Parts--We Are Really In The Satisfaction Business
Several times this year, I have presented a "Cost of Quality" talk to local meetings of PMPA districts or chapters around the country. This program makes the case for why we have to adopt Lean Manufacturing techniques in our shops.
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PMPA Member Profile: Mansfield Screw Machine Products
Mansfield Screw Machine Products Company has been providing precision machined components to customers since 1945. That was when Joseph L. Witchey and two partners founded the manufacturing operation in a small garage in downtown Mansfield, Ohio. In those early days, the company produced parts for two local thermostat manufacturers.
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In-Machine Gaging Automates Part Inspection
SPC Innovations' line of in-machine gages may provide an automated solution to some of the issues with post-process inspection.
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Will My Products Go? The Real China Question
There is no doubt that the impact of China's entry into the World Trade Organization and its growth as "workshop to the world" in global manufacturing has had a dramatic impact on manufacturing in North America and worldwide. Demand for essential raw materials continues to drive up the prices of machining materials to unprecedented new heights.
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Measure Roundness, Roughness And Form With One Instrument
For those in the market for accurate and reliable roundness measuring instruments, here’s a line-up designed to offer the right balance of capability, automation and capacity for a range of applications and budgets.
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